Pako Hat
Pako means Alpaca in Quechua!
This beautifully crafted knitting pattern is available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience! Suitable for Intermediate knitters, this pattern provides clear instructions complemented by a variety of pictures, engaging VIDEOS, and detailed photos, ensuring that you will find it very easy to follow along.
With a total of 12 pages filled with vibrant images and video tutorials, you will learn how to knit this stylish hat in three different sizes: baby, child, and adult. Whether you're making a gift or creating a cozy accessory for yourself, this pattern has you covered.
MATERIALS: For this project, I used 2 skeins of different colors from the luxurious Alpaca Fino by Pascuali Filati Naturali, categorized as DK weight yarn. Make sure to take note of the yardage requirement for your chosen yarn!
Each skein weighs 50 grams (1 3/4” oz) and is 100 meters (109 yards). You will need:
• CA (Anthracite 06): 50 grams, 1 skein (black)
• CB (Natural White 01): 50 grams, 1 skein (white)
To complete this knitting project, gather the following tools:
• Circular needles: 3.5mm / US 4 for the ribbing section and 4mm / US 6 for the main body of the hat.
• Cables: 80 cm for using the magic loop technique or 30 cm length needles.
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
SKILLS: This medium-level knit pattern covers essential techniques, including stranded knitting, knit (K), purl (P), knit through the back loop (KTBL), and knit two together (K2TOG). All instructions are written in standard US terms, making them easy to understand and execute.
This pattern not only elevates your knitting skills but also offers a delightful project that you can enjoy making for yourself or as a heartfelt gift. Dive into your yarn stash and start your journey to create a fashionable and warm alpaca hat today!
