Monster and Bride
Get ready for Halloween with this delightful pair of hats featuring whimsical motifs! Perfect for festive celebrations, this knitting pattern includes designs with both a playful Monster and a charming Bride motif. Whether you're dressing up for a costume party or just looking to showcase some holiday spirit, these hats are a fun accessory to create and wear.
Size
These hats come in one size, ensuring a comfortable fit for everyone. The dimensions for both designs are:
18 ½” around x 9 ½” tall / 47 cm x 24 cm tall.
Yarn
To craft these unique hats, you will need Worsted Weight / 5 ply yarn. For the sample, we used Plymouth Yarn Galway, which consists of 100% Pure Wool, offering 210 yards / 192 meters per 100 grams.
Color choices for this project include: Black 0009, Bleach 008, and Happy Green 0145.
You’ll require 110 yards of your main color (MC) and 55 yards of your contrasting color (CC) to create one hat. If you're considering a yarn substitute, ensure that you use 2+ plies of worsted weight yarn, either in wool or superwash wool, that matches the target gauge.
Needles
For this pattern, you will need US #5 / 3 mm needles. Feel free to adjust your needle size if necessary to achieve the desired gauge.
Gauge
The required gauge for this pattern is:
24 stitches x 26 rows = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm in colorwork stitch after blocking.
20 stitches x 26 rows = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Design and Construction
This fun hat design is constructed by working in the round, starting from the bottom and moving upwards. Begin with a 1x1 ribbing for a snug fit, then follow the provided colorwork charts. Continue working evenly until the hat measures 7 ¼” / 18.5 cm. Finally, you will work decreases for the crown to achieve the perfect finishing touch.
Skills Required
This knitting project is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills. You'll need to know how to:
- Make increases (m1L, m1R)
- Make decreases (k2tog, ssk)
- Work in the round
- Read and interpret colorwork charts.
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a beginner ready to take on a fun holiday project, this Halloween-themed hat pattern is sure to bring joy and creativity to your knitting repertoire. Get your yarn and needles ready, and let’s create something special for this spooky season!
