Apple Sauce Hat
Get ready to tackle a stylish and cozy winter project with this gorgeous winter hat pattern, featuring an intricate lattice of 2/2 cables that add both texture and visual interest. Designed for a single size with a circumference of 24 inches and a length of 9 inches, this hat is perfect for keeping you warm during the chilly months. Plus, the detailed instructions provided make it incredibly easy to modify the size or gauge, allowing you to customize it to fit your unique needs. While the sample hat is crafted using We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, you can easily substitute in any yarn of your preferred weight for a truly personalized touch.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 24 inches
Length from brim to crown: 9 inches
Yarn Requirements
You'll need approximately 109 yards of chunky weight yarn (roughly 150 yards per 100 grams). The sample hat showcased in this pattern used We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, which is made from 100% wool, offering warmth and durability.
Knitting Needles and Notions
- Size 11 (8 mm) 24” circular needles
- Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24” circular needles or size to obtain gauge
- Optional: Size 11 (8 mm) double pointed (DP) needles
- Optional: cable needle
- Stitch marker for marking rounds
Gauge
To achieve the desired look, aim for a gauge of 12 stitches and 16 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Pattern Notation
Familiarize yourself with these shorthand notations to help navigate the pattern:
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- p: purl
- k2tog: knit two together
- ssk: slip slip knit
- 2/2 LPC: two over two left purl cross
- 2/2 RPC: two over two right purl cross
- 2/2 LC: two over two left cross
- 2/2 RC: two over two right cross
- dec(‘d): decrease(d)
- rep: repeat
This winter hat pattern not only keeps you warm but also allows you to show off your knitting skills with beautiful cable designs. Ideal for knitters of all levels looking to expand their repertoire, this pattern can be completed in no time and makes for a fantastic handmade gift. Explore the joy of knitting this winter hat and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a unique, cozy accessory that you can wear all winter long!
