Knitted Matilda Hat: Cozy Merino Beanie Pattern with Cable Detail
The Knitted Matilda Hat is a cozy, classic beanie worked in the round with a textured K4,P2 rib and occasional cable crosses (C2B) for a subtle twist. This women's medium-sized hat (approximately 9" tall and 22" circumference) is shown worked in a merino worsted/aran weight yarn; if you substitute a different yarn, be sure to knit a gauge swatch to confirm fit.
Materials:
- 1 Skein Plymouth Yarn Trabajos Del Peru (147 yards, 100% merino, “012” colorway) Note: A similar weight yarn may be substituted. If substituting, a gauge swatch is recommended.
- US 10.5 16” circular needle
- 4 US 10.5 DPNs
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Marker
Gauge:
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
Sizing:
Women’s Medium (9 inches tall and 22 inch circumference)
Special Instructions:
C2B – Slip two stitches onto cable needle, knit two stitches, then knit the two stitches from the cable needle.
Instructions for hat:
CO 84 sts
PM and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Round 1-9: *K4, P2, rpt from * to end of round
Round 10: *K4, P2, C2B, P2, rpt from * to end of round
Repeat rows 1-10 three more times (for a total of four repeats), ending on row 10.
Decrease:
(Note: switch to DPNs when needed)
Round 1: *K2, K2tog, P2, rpt from * to end of round
Round 2: *K3, P2tog, rpt from * to end of round
Round 3: *K1, K2tog, P1, rpt from * to end of round
Round 4: *K2tog, P1, rpt from * to end of round
Using tapestry needle, break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tightly. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Using a tapestry needle, weave in ends.