Cherry Rascal
Discover the joy of crafting with this quick and easy knitted hat pattern, perfect for both men and women in your life! This stylish hat begins with a trendy twisted 1x1 ribbing and transitions into a delightful stitch pattern that primarily features a smooth stockinette stitch. Every so often, you'll encounter two playful rows that create charming ridge details, adding a unique flair to your finished piece. For the perfect finishing touch, top it off with a pom-pom— I believe the bigger, the better!
**Sizes Available**: This versatile pattern accommodates a range of sizes, including Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S/M, and Adult M/L. It is designed to fit snugly with 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm of negative ease, ensuring a cozy wear for all.
**Finished Circumference**: Each size boasts a specific circumference: 12.5” (31.75 cm) for Newborn, 13.75” (35 cm) for Baby, 15” (38 cm) for Toddler, 17” (43 cm) for Child, 19.5” (49.5 cm) for Adult S/M, and 21.75” (55.5 cm) for Adult M/L.
**Gauge**: Ensure your hat turns out perfectly by following the gauge: 17 stitches and 24 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, and 21 stitches and 24 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in the unique stitch pattern.
**Recommended Needles**: For optimal results, use US 7 / 4.5 mm double-pointed needles to craft this hat.
**Yarn Requirements**: This pattern calls for West Yorkshire Spinners BFL Aran yarn, made of 100% British Blue Faced Leicester wool. Each 50g skein contains 91 yards / 83m of luxurious yarn. You will need 1 skein for sizes Newborn, Baby, and Toddler (or 64, 82, and 91 yards respectively), and 2 skeins for sizes Child, Adult S/M, and Adult M/L (requiring 119, 146, and 173 yards of aran weight yarn without the pom pom). If you plan to include a pom-pom, you will need 2 skeins for Newborn, Baby, and Toddler sizes, and 3 skeins for the larger sizes, accumulating 115, 131, 147, 169, 196, and 225 yards of aran weight yarn.
Embrace your crafting skills with this quick-to-knit hat pattern, perfect for making thoughtful gifts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned knitter, this hat will surely be a favorite in your collection!
