Stranded Flower Hat
Crafted from the brim to the crown, this beautifully designed hat showcases an intricate Fair Isle colorwork pattern adorned with charming flowers and a striking star at the crown. Perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills, this hat pattern encourages the use of fingering weight yarn in a delightful palette of five colors.
SKILLS REQUIRED
To create this stunning hat, you'll need to be comfortable with the following knitting techniques:
- Working in the round
- Stranded colorwork
- Increases
- Decreases
GAUGE
The recommended gauge for this knitting project is 28 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the round using size US2 (2.75mm) needles in the colorwork pattern. This ensures a perfect fit and a beautifully crafted finished piece.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
To complete this Fair Isle hat, you will need fingering weight 100% wool yarn in four stunning colors:
- MC (Main Color - Dark Green): 115 (140) yards; 105 (130) meters
- CC1 (Contrast Color 1 - White): 75 (90) yards; 70 (65) meters
- CC2 (Contrast Color 2 - Teal): 20 (30) yards; 18 (27) meters
- CC3 (Contrast Color 3 - Gold): 20 (30) yards; 18 (27) meters
- CC4 (Contrast Color 4 - Pink): 20 (30) yards; 18 (27) meters
This pattern is based on a sample hat knit in size small using Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Yarn, a 100% wool yarn with 125 yards (114 m) in 25g (1.75oz), in colors MC 65 Dark Green, CC2 FC34 Teal, and CC3 FC43 Gold. Additional colors used in the sample include Jamieson's Spindrift, a premium 100% Shetland Wool yarn with 115 yards (105m) in 25g (1.75oz) in colors CC1 304 White and CC4 301 Salmon.
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a beginner eager to learn, this Fair Isle hat pattern is an exciting project that combines creativity and craftsmanship. Dive into the world of colorwork and create a cozy accessory that’s perfect for chilly days or to gift to loved ones. Download the pattern today to start your knitting journey!
