Mikela Hat
Every winter wardrobe needs a roomy, cozy, and fashionable hat, and the Mikela Hat fits the bill perfectly! This stylish hat is crafted using aran weight yarn and is designed to keep you warm while looking chic throughout the chilly months. On US 9 needles, this project knits up wonderfully fast, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced knitters alike. The unique cable pattern is both charted and written, providing flexibility for your knitting preferences.
Finished Measurements: This stunning Mikela Hat boasts a brim circumference of 19”/48 cm and a height of 9”/23 cm, measured from the base of the ribbing to the top center of the crown. These measurements are taken after blocking, ensuring the perfect fit. The hat comfortably fits average adult head sizes ranging from 20” to 23” (51 cm to 58 cm).
Gauge: For this lovely hat, the gauge is 17.5 stitches x 22 rounds, equating to 4’’ (10 cm) when using size US 9 (5.5 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Ensuring your gauge matches will help you achieve the best fit for your Mikela Hat.
Tools: You will need size US 7 (4.5 mm) and size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular (circ) needles, 16’’/40 cm long, or another size that will help you obtain the desired gauge. Additionally, a set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 9 (5.5 mm) will be necessary for the crown shaping. Don't forget to gather 5 markers, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a cable needle for those intricate stitch patterns!
Materials: You will require approximately 137 yards (123 meters) of aran weight yarn to create this beautiful hat. For the sample provided, 2 skeins of Ella Rae Extrafine Heathers were used (100% Merino, with each skein offering 85 yards/78 meters in a 50-gram package), specifically in the rich shade #13 Caramel that gives a perfect warm touch to your winter look.
Get started on your winter knitting projects today by making this fashionable Mikela Hat! It's not only a beautiful accessory but also a great way to express your knitting creativity and keep warm this season.
