Knitted Houndale Hat

The Knitted Houndale Hat is a charming and cozy accessory that will add a touch of whimsy to your winter wardrobe. With its intricate knit pattern and warm colors, this hat is sure to keep you stylish and snug on chilly days. Whether you're taking a stroll in the park or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this hat will be your go-to companion for all things cozy and cute. So why not treat yourself to this delightful hat and add a playful twist to your winter ensemble?

Yarn
73 [99, 127, 161] yd/67 [91, 117, 148] m Super Bulky yarn

Needles & Notions

• Set 6.5mm/UK3/US10½ and 8mm/UK0/US11 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker as necessary
• Tapestry needle

Sample Details

Shown in Debbie Bliss Paloma [73yd/67m per 50g; 60% Alpaca, Merino]

Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 22.5in/57.25cm circumference head

Gauge

14 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 6.5mm needles over Twisted Rib

12 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 8mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 16 [19, 22, 25] in/40.5 [48.25, 55.75, 63.5] cm

Finished size: 13.75 [16, 18.25, 20.5] in/35 [40.5, 46.25, 52] cm

Skills Required

• Alternate Cable Cast-on
• Knitting in the round
• Increases and Decreases
• Slipped Stitches
• Draw-through Bind-off
• Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

• K: knit
• K1tbl: knit stitch through the back of loop
• P: purl
• S1tbl: slip stitch knitwise through the back of the loop.
• rpt: repeat
• R/rnd(s): rounds
• st(s): stitch(es)
• k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
• SSK: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops

How To

Using 6.5mm needles and Alternate Cable cast-on method, cast on 48 [56, 64, 72] sts.

Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim

Now work K1tbl, P1 rib for 1 [1, 1.25, 1.25] in/2.5 [2.5, 3.25, 3.25] cm.

Body

Change to 8mm needles then proceed as follows:

Rnd 1: *K1tbl, P 11 [13, 15, 17]; rpt from * to end

Rnd 2: *S1tbl, K 11 [13, 15, 17]; rpt from * to end

Repeat these 2 rounds until work measures 6 [7, 8, 9] in/15.25 [17.75, 20.25, 22.75] cm including the Brim, ending after Rnd 1.

Crown

Rnd 1: *S1tbl, K1, [k2tog, ssk] 2 [3, 3, 4] times, k2tog 1 [0, 1, 0] times; rpt from * to end [28, 32, 36, 40 sts]

Rnd 2: *K1tbl, P 6 [7, 8, 9]; rpt from * to end

Rnd 3: *S1tbl, K 0 [1, 0, 1], [k2tog, ssk] 1 [1, 2, 2] times, k2tog 1 [1, 0, 0] times; rpt from * to end [16, 20, 20, 24 sts]

Rnd 4: *K1tbl, P 3 [4, 4, 5]; rpt from * to end

Rnd 5: *S1tbl, K 1 [0, 0, 1], [k2tog] 1 [2, 2, 2] times, rpt from * to end [12, 12, 12, 16 sts]

Break yarn and draw through remaining 12 [12, 12, 16] sts, tighten to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block as required.