Cloche Hat
Snazzy and stylish! This tapered slit hat features charming garter stitch edges and elegant lace yarn over details that will truly elevate your knitting game. Designed to be crafted from a heavy worsted weight or aran weight yarn, this hat is perfect for keeping warm while showcasing your knitting creativity.
Skill Level:
Intermediate - You should be familiar with essential knitting techniques, including how to knit, purl, decrease, increase, cast on, and bind off. This pattern provides a wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills while creating a fashionable accessory.
Size:
Adult size, measuring a comfortable 20 inches around, making it a perfect gift or a trendy addition to your own winter wardrobe.
Materials Needed:
To create this exquisite hat, you will need:
- 110 yards of heavy worsted or aran weight yarn from Midnightsky Fibers, ideal for achieving that cozy feel
- Size 8 knitting needles or a size that matches your gauge. You'll require double pointed needles along with either a 16-inch circular, long circular, or two circular needles in the same size based on your preference.
- A tapestry needle for weaving in those pesky ends
- Stitch markers to keep track of your progress
Gauge:
Achieve a gauge of 4 stitches per inch. It is crucial to do a gauge swatch before starting to ensure your finished hat fits perfectly.
Abbreviations Used in this Pattern:
K - Knit
P - Purl
YO - Yarn Over
P2tog - Purl two stitches together
* to ** - Repeat from * to **
K2tog - Knit two stitches together
Note:
This pattern is for personal use only. If you're interested in wholesale or artist licensing information, please visit [Midnightsky Fibers][1].
With its delightful design and engaging technique, this tapered slit top-down hat pattern is a must-try for any intermediate knitter looking to broaden their repertoire of knitwear designs. Happy knitting!
