Henry Gets Ahead

**Challenge Yourself with this Advanced Herringbone Hat Pattern!** Get ready to elevate your knitting skills with this beautifully designed hat, perfectly matched to the **Henry** scarf by Mareike Sattler, published in **Knitty, Fall 2007**. This unisex hat features a stunning herringbone texture that adds visual depth and warmth, making it a must-have accessory for the colder months. Crafted using fingering weight yarn, this hat may be lightweight, but the finished fabric is tightly woven, ensuring exceptional warmth and comfort. The project is cleverly knit flat in 8 wedges, using advanced short row shaping techniques that will challenge and enhance your knitting repertoire. This hat pattern incorporates essential knitting skills including write & turn short rows and slipped stitches. To facilitate your learning, we’ve included comprehensive tutorials on **provisional cast on** and **Russian grafting**, ensuring you have all the guidance you need to successfully complete this intricate design. Whether you prefer charted or written instructions, we provide both formats to cater to your knitting style. Keep in mind that for this specific design, maintaining an accurate row gauge is crucial to achieving the desired fit. **Difficulty Level:** Advanced **Ideal Head Circumference:** 22–24” **Finished Measurement:** 21” **Hat Height:** 8.25” Embark on this exciting knitting adventure and expand your skill set with this richly textured herringbone hat! Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this unique hat is sure to be a statement piece in any wardrobe. Start knitting today and embrace the challenge that awaits! *Pattern used with permission from Mareike Sattler. For more creative patterns, visit our collection of free and paid knitting designs.*