Knitted Belt Welt Hat
The Knitted Belt Welt Hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. This hat features a unique design with a knitted belt detail that adds a trendy twist to your winter wardrobe. Not only does it keep you warm and toasty on chilly days, but it also adds a fun and playful element to your look. Pair it with your favorite coat and boots for a fashionable ensemble that will turn heads wherever you go. So, why not treat yourself to this adorable Knitted Belt Welt Hat and bring some warmth and style into your winter days?
Sizes: Small Adult (Large Adult)
Yarn: Simplinatural by HiKoo by Skacel (40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk; 183 yards [167 meters]/100 grams); #098 Bright Blue – one skein (both sizes)
Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6, one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 8 (one 16" circular needle in size US 7, one 16" circular needle in size US 9, one set of dpns, also in size US 9)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches on size 8 needles, 16 stitches = 4 inches on size 9 needles
So let's get one thing straight, here. The only difference between the size small hat the large is needle size - if you want to make a small hat, use 6s and 8s. If you want a large hat, use 7s and 9s! And now that we've got that taken care of, using your smaller circular needle, cast on 90 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit the following ribbing row:
Ribbing Row: * p1, k1; rep from *
Knit this ribbing row until piece measures 4". And now, it's time to switch to your larger needles and the main pattern, which is Belt Welt, and goes as follows:
Rows 1 - 4: knit
Rows 5 - 8: * p4, k2 *
Knit rows 1 - 8 four times, and then it's time to begin the decreases, which go as follows:
Decrease Row 1: * k3, k2tog, ssk, k11 * (80 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: * k2, k2tog, ssk, k10 * (70 stitches)
You may want to switch to your dpns about now...
Decrease Row 3: * k1, k2tog, ssk, k9 * (60 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: * k2tog, ssk, k8 * (50 stitches)
Decrease Row 5: slip first stitch from first dpn to last dpn (so, in effect, this will become the last stitch of the row rather than the first); then, * ssk, k1, p4, k1, k2tog * (40 stitches)
Decrease Row 6: * ssk, p4, k2tog * (30 stitches)
Decrease Row 7: * k1, (p2tog) twice, k1 * (20 stitches)
Decrease Row 8: * k1, p2tog, k1 * (15 stitches)
Decrease Row 9: * slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso * (5 stitches)
Clip tail of yarn, thread through final 5 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends.