Knitted Duplicate Stitch Hat
Oh, the knitted duplicate stitch hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that you'll absolutely adore! This hat offers a delightful combination of warmth and charm, making it a perfect choice for those chilly days ahead. With its unique texture and intricate stitching, it's sure to add a touch of whimsy to any outfit. Whether you're out for a leisurely walk or running errands, this hat will keep you looking cute and feeling snug. So go ahead, grab your favorite yarn and needles, and let's get knitting this fabulous accessory together!
What You’ll Need:
You will need the following materials to make one beanie:
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight Yarn: 1.5 Skeins (165 yards) Main Colour and 4 yards Secondary Colour. Colours from photos are Gull (MC), Icicle Heather (SC), and Blossom Heather (SC).
- Size 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles (16″ cord).
- Size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles (optional).
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/yarn needle.
- Stitch markers.
Gauge:
17 stitches, 27 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch.
Measurements / Size:
Adult (head circumference 22-24 inches).
Abbreviations:
MC: Main colour.
SC: Secondary colour.
K: Knit.
St: Stitch.
SM: Slip stitch marker
K2tog: Knit two stitches together.
SKPO: Slip one stitch knitwise, knit one stitch, pass the slipped stitch over.
Pattern Notes:
This beanie is made by knitting in the round using circular needles, transitioning to double-pointed needles as needed for decreasing stitches to shape the top.
For the double brim construction, begin by casting on stitches using waste yarn with the Provisional Cast on Technique.
Free Pattern
Cast on 80 stitches using the provisional cast on method. Place stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and join (being careful not to twist the stitches).
Knit in the round in stockinette stitch for 52 rounds to create the brim.
After you have completed the last round, place another stitch marker around the stitch that is 24 rows down from the first stitch of the next round. Follow the chart to the right using Duplicate Stitch, working your way up from the bottom of the heart. The bottom point of the heart (row 1) will cover the stitch above the stitch marker.
Once the heart has been added, weave in any loose ends, and then fold the brim inwards, lining up the cast on stitches with the stitches on the needle.
Remove the waste yarn from the first cast on stitch. Pick up this stitch and knit it together with the first stitch of the round. Repeat this process of exposing the next cast on stitch and knitting it together with the corresponding stitch on your needles. When the end of the round has been reached, the brim is seamed shut and the rest of the hat cat be worked.
Continue knitting in the round in stockinette stitch for 12 more rounds, and then begin to decrease stitches for the top of the beanie as follows:
Place stitch markers (different colour from end of round marker) after the 20th and 60th stitches.
Repeat rounds 1-2 below until 32 stitches remain (switch to double pointed needles when needed).
Round 1: *K to 2 sts before marker, skpo, sm, k1, k2tog; repeat from * twice; k to end of round.
Round 2: Knit all stitches.
Finishing
Cut the yarn (leaving a tail of at least six inches) and pull through the yarn needle.
Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Secure and weave in ends on the inside and enjoy your new Beyond Cozy Double Brimmed Beanie!