Helix hat (chunky)

Discover a fun and effective stashbusting technique with these highly customizable knitted hats! Our pattern offers simple yet elegant designs that you can create using 2, 3, 4, or even 5 different colors, allowing for a wide range of styles and personal touches. Whether you prefer beanies or slouchy hats, you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions tailored for each style. The unique helix knitting method used in these patterns enables you to achieve jogless stripes, giving your hats a clean and professional look. Plus, don’t forget to add a delightful pompom on top using any leftover yarn!

For this project, I recommend using Rowan Cocoon, a luxurious blend of 80% wool and 20% mohair. However, feel free to substitute with any chunky yarn made from wool, acrylic, or blended fibers that match your desired texture and warmth.

The specified yardages provided here are for the slouch version of the hat and represent the total amount needed, which can be divided among multiple colors for that perfect multi-tone effect. Here’s a breakdown of yardages by age category:

• 0-6 months: 42m / 46yds
• 6-18 months: 56m / 62yds
• 18 months - 4 years: 66m / 72yds
• Age 4 to adult small: 95m / 103yds
• Adult medium: 106m / 116yds
• Adult large: 132m / 145yds

These hats make for wonderful gifts or charitable donations and are sure to keep little ones and adults alike warm and stylish during the colder months. Start your knitting journey today and create something beautiful that showcases your creativity while busting that yarn stash!