Smock Mill Hat

Experience the tranquility and beauty of nature while wearing the stunning Smock Mill hat. This beret-style design is crafted from the top down, featuring a captivating crown that showcases swirling, alternating panels of spiraled purl columns and smooth stockinette stitches. The elegant design continues with purl columns cascading down to the brim, creating a harmonious balance of texture and style. With just the right amount of positive ease, the Smock Mill hat offers the ideal drape, making it a comfortable accessory for any outdoor adventure.

This delightful knitting project is not only quick to complete but also requires only a partial skein of sport weight yarn, making it the perfect way to use up your leftover yarn from previous projects. Whether you're using remnants from your latest sweater or indulging in a luxurious new yarn from your local yarn shop, you’ll find that the Smock Mill hat is both practical and stylish. Plus, this pattern includes both written instructions and charts for your convenience, ensuring that knitters of all levels can enjoy crafting this beautiful piece.

Technique
Knit

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Approximately 33 inches around the crown and 18 inches in circumference at the opening, unstretched

Materials
You will need approximately 230 yards of sport weight yarn for this project. The sample was made using Bijou Basin Ranch Sport Weight, a luxurious blend of 100% pure yak down, available in 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins with 328 yards (300 m) per skein: only 1 skein in Grey was used.

For this project, you will also require US size 3 (3.25 mm) double-point needles or a circular knitting needle, depending on your preference. Enhance your knitting collection today by downloading the Smock Mill hat pattern and enjoy creating a beautiful accessory that embodies the serenity of the great outdoors!