Knitted Sandstone Cliff Hat

The Knitted Sandstone Cliff Hat is an absolute gem for chilly days! Its cozy design resembles the warm hues of a sun-kissed cliff. The intricate detailing and snug fit make it a stylish companion for your outdoor adventures or a leisurely stroll. Whether you're trekking through the wilderness or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, this hat is sure to keep you feeling toasty and looking fabulous. So, go ahead and rock that Knitted Sandstone Cliff Hat with pride!

Size

XS (S) M (L) XL

To fit head circumference: 52-53 (54-55) 56-57 (58-59) 60-61cm / 20.5-21 (21.25-21.75) 22-22.5 (22.75-23.25) 23.5-24″.

Finished height: approximately 20.5 (21) 21 (21.5) 21.5cm/ 8 (8.25) 8.25 (8.5) 8.5″ with the brim folded up 6.5 (7) 7 (7.5) 7.5cm/ 2.5 (2.75) 2.75 (2.95) 2.95″.

Gauge

10x10cm/ 4x4in = 23sts x35rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Yarn

Drops Daisy in the color almond (mix 13), 2 balls.

Needles

2.5mm (US 01), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles.

3mm (US 02), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles.

3mm (US 02), 80cm (32″) circular knitting needles or DPNs for the crown decreases.

Notions

Stitch marker, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.

Skills Required

Long-tail tubular cast-on (or standard Long-tail cast-on)

Knitting in the round

Knit stitch, purl stitch

Decreasing

Pattern notes

This pattern uses Long-tail tubular cast-on. It is more complicated and time consuming, than the basic Long-tail cast-on, but it provides a professional looking edge. If you don’t want to use it, you can simply use the standard Long-tail cast-on or any other cast-on you prefer.

The hat has a fixed brim that holds in place, this is also optional.

Abbreviations

k – knit.

p – purl.

k2tog – knit 2 stitches together.

p2tog – purl 2 stitches together.

sl – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in back.

* * – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.

SANDSTONE CLIFF HAT KNITTING PATTERN

Cast-on

Cast on 108 (112) 116 (120) 124 stitches using the Long-tail tubular cast-on. You can also use the Long-tail cast-on if you prefer.

Long-tail tubular cast-on

With 2.5mm (US 01) needles cast on the required number of stitches using the Long-tail tubular cast-on. The first stitch should be a purl stitch, and the second stitch should be a knit stitch.

Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being very careful not to twist the stitches.

Round 1 and 2: *p1, sl1* to end.

Switch to 3mm (US 02) needles. At this step you will rearrange the order of stitches for 2×2 rib, so that you will have 2 purls followed by 2 knits.

Round 3: *p1, rearrange the following 2 sts: sl1 and leave at front of the work, p1, knit the slipped sts, k1* to end.

Proceed to Brim.

Long-tail cast-on

With 3mm (US 02) needles cast on the required number of stitches using the Long-tail cast-on.

Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

TIP: Turn your work to knit in the opposite direction, so that the right side of the cast-on will be visible, when you will fold the brim.

Brim

Round 1: *p2, k2* to end.

Work in the established pattern until the brim measures 6.5 (7) 7 (7.5) 7.5cm/ 2.5 (2.75) 2.75 (2.95) 2.95″.

Fold line

Round 1-3: *p2, sl2* to end.

TIP: Don’t tighten the strand behind the slipped stitches, otherwise the fold line will be too tight.

If you don’t want to knit the fold line, simply skip this step.

Body of the hat

Continue knitting 2×2 rib until the hat measures 25.5 (26.5) 26.5 (27.5) 27.5cm/ 10 (10.5) 10.5 (10.75) 10.75″ from the cast-on edge.

Crown shaping

Change to longer or double pointed needles when necessary.

All sizes

Round 1: *p2tog, k2tog* to end (54, 56, 58, 60, 62 stitches left).

Round 2: *p1, k1* to end.

Round 3: k2tog to end (27, 28, 29, 30, 31 stitches left).

Round 4: k to end.

Size XS, M, XL only

Round 5: k2tog to end, k1 (14, 15, 16 stitches left).

Size S, L only

Round 5: k2tog to end (14, 15 stitches left).

Finishing

Cut the yarn, leaving a 15cm (6″) tail. Thread a tapestry needle and draw the tail through the remaining stitches, tighten. Weave in all loose ends.

Wet block the finished hat.