Knitted Kilkanna Fitted Hat

The Knitted Kilkanna Fitted Hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that will keep you looking cool while staying warm during the colder months. This hat is perfect for adding a touch of charm to your outfit with its snug fit and intricate knitted design. Whether you're heading out for a casual coffee date or a wintertime stroll in the park, this hat will not only keep you cozy but also make you stand out with its unique and trendy look. So, why not treat yourself to this fabulous hat and add a dose of warmth and style to your wardrobe?

Materials:

• Yarn
• 100g/306yd/280m
• DK weight, single ply or plied yarn.
• Needles & Notions
• Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker as necessary
• Tapestry needle

Sample Details

Shown in The Little Knitting Company Tebe Extra Fine Merino DK [153yd/140m per 50g; 100% Merino]

Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge

• 21 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
• 20 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes

To fit size: 18 [20, 23] in/ 45.75 [51, 58.5] cm

Finished size: 14.5 [16.75, 19.25] in/ 36.75 [42.5, 49] cm

Skills Required

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

Abbreviations

• K: knit
• P: purl
• rpt: repeat
• R/rnd(s): rounds
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
• k2tog: knit next 2 sts together

How To

Using Cable Cast-on method, cast on 72 [84, 96] sts.

Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim

Rnd 1: Purl all sts

Rnd 2: Knit all sts

These 2 rounds form garter stitch in the round.

Repeat these 2 rounds until work measures approximately 1.5 [1.75, 2] in/ 3.75 [4.5, 5] cm

Body

Next Rnd: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end

This round forms the bias pattern for the main body.

Repeat this round until the body of the Hat measures approximately 4.25 [4.75, 5.25] in/10.75 [12, 13.25] cm from cast-on edge, with stitch pattern gently stretched to the same width as the brim.

Crown

18in jump to Rnd 5, 20in jump to Rnd 3, and 23in size start at Rnd 1.

Rnd 1: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 7 times; rpt from * to end [90 sts]

Rnd 2: *K1, K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 6 times; rpt from * to end [84 sts]

Rnd 3: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 6 times; rpt from * to end [78 sts]

Rnd 4: *K1, K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 5 times; rpt from * to end [72 sts]

Rnd 5: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 5 times; rpt from * to end [66 sts]

Rnd 6: *K1, K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 4 times; rpt from * to end [60 sts]

Rnd 7: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 4 times; rpt from * to end [54 sts]

Rnd 8: *K1, K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 3 times; rpt from * to end [48 sts]

Rnd 9: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 3 times; rpt from * to end [42 sts]

Rnd 10: *K1, K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 2 times; rpt from * to end [36 sts]

Rnd 11: *K2tog, [yo, K2tog] 2 times; rpt from * to end [30 sts]

Rnd 12: *K1, K2tog, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [24 sts]

Rnd 13: *K2tog, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [18 sts]

Rnd 14: *K1, K2tog; rpt from * to end [12 sts]

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

Finishing

Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.