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This beautifully designed bottom-up cloche features a welted brim and stunning stranded color work that showcases a captivating snowflake pattern created through clever crown shaping. Perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills, this charming hat is ideal for winter outings and adds a stylish touch to any wardrobe. Whether you're crafting for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this cloche is sure to impress.
Finished Measurements
The final size of this lovely cloche hat has a head circumference of 20 inches (52 cm), making it a cozy fit for many adults.
Yarn Requirements
To create this unique winter accessory, you will need the following yarn quantities:
Main Color: 140 yards (128 meters) of worsted weight yarn
Contrast Color 1: 10 yards (9 meters) of worsted weight yarn
Contrast Color 2: 100 yards (92 meters) of worsted weight yarn
Contrast Color 3: 10 yards (9 meters) of worsted weight yarn
This pattern is featured using the exceptional Brooklyn Tweed Shelter yarn (100% American Wool), which offers both warmth and durability, with a yardage of 140 yards (128 meters) per 50-gram skein. The color palette includes:
Main Color: Soot (1 skein)
Contrast Color 1: Faded Quilt (1 skein)
Contrast Color 2: Fossil (1 skein)
Contrast Color 3: Hayloft (1 skein)
Needles and Notions
To achieve the perfect gauge and ensure your hat fits beautifully, use the following needle sizes:
US Size #4 (3.0mm) circular needle (16 inches / 40 cm)
US Size #6 (4.0mm) circular needle (16 inches / 40 cm)
US Size #6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, or a 32 inches (80 cm) or longer circular needle for the magic loop method, based on your preferred small-circumference knitting technique.
Additionally, you'll need a tapestry needle and place markers for ease of work.
**Skill Level
Knitters should have a basic understanding of techniques like stranded color work and crown shaping to successfully complete this project. This pattern is an excellent opportunity to refine your knitting skills while creating a fashionable statement piece.
Whether you're a beginner ready to take on a new challenge or an experienced knitter seeking your next project, this cloche pattern will guide you through each step. Grab your needles and get started on this wonderful winter accessory today!
