DOUBLED UP HAT
Color 1: Mighty Stitch in Sky
Color 2: Felici Worsted in Aquarium
DOUBLED UP HAT
Color 1: Mighty Stitch in Sky
Color 2: Felici Worsted in Aquarium
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Color 1: Mighty Stitch in Ash
Color 2: Mighty Stitch in Sky
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Color 1: Mighty Stitch in Ash
Color 2: Mighty Stitch in Sky
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Color 1: Mighty Stitch in Navy
Color 2: Felici Worsted in Hawaiian Shirt
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 22.5″ (57 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 22″ (56 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 20.5 (52 cm) head
DOUBLED UP HAT
Size 1 beanie modeled on 20.5 (52 cm) head
DOUBLED UP HAT
Size 1 beanie modeled on 20.5 (52 cm) head
Ponytail hole created by binding off 10 stitches on joining round, and then casting on 10 stitches on the following round
DOUBLED UP HAT
Size 1 beanie modeled on 20.5 (52 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 21″ (53.5 cm) head
Size 1 slouchy modeled on 23.5″ (60 cm) head.
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 23″ (58.5 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 23″ (58.5 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 22″ (56 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 21.5″ (55 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 20.5″ (52 cm) head
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Size 1 beanie modeled on 22″ (56 cm) head
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Size 2 beanie modeled on 22″ (56 cm) head
My brother lives in the windy city of Chicago. Through the years, I’ve knit him scarves and hats to ward off the cold, but he recently confessed that even worsted and bulky weight knits were letting too much air through. After consulting with some knitting friends, I realized the importance of a more densely knit fabric for a windy climate.
This beginner-friendly design uses bright colors of a washable worsted weight wool blend, making it a great choice for a gift project. The double-thick textured brim coupled with a contrasting crown finished with a crisp line of decreases creates a cozy hat, even with the coldest winds! The stretchy brim accommodates a range of head sizes, making the DOUBLED-UP HAT a great gift for your entire cold-eared crew.
Find full gallery images here.
YARN
Color 1: Knit Picks Mighty Stitch, 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool, 208 yd / 190 m per 100 g (used for BRIM)
Size 1: 135 yd / 123 m (65 g), Size 2: 150 yd / 137 m (72 g)
Color 2: Knit Picks Felici Worsted, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 218 yd / 199 m per 100 g (used for BODY & CROWN)
Size 1: 76 yd / 70 m (35 g), Size 2: 90 yd / 82 m (42 g)
NOTE: Felici is a Special Reserve yarn that releases periodically. It is not always available, and the color offering changes regularly.
Some testers were able to make 2 hats out of 2 100 g skeins of worsted weight yarn by flipping Colors 1 and 2. Feel free to use a second solid color in place of the striping yarn, as shown in one of the samples!
SIZE
1 (2)
Circumference at brim: 20.2” (21.9”) / 51.5 (56) cm
Size 1 fits heads from 20.5-24” (50-61) cm
Size 2 fits heads from 22-24” (56-61) cm
Beanie height: 8.25” (8.5”) / 21 (21.5) cm
Modify height for a slouchier fit by adding length to the BODY.
GAUGE & NEEDLES
19 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in 1×1 broken rib
20 stitches & 26 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round
US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) for magic loop decreases, or double-pointed needles or size needed to get gauge
Spare needle in same size as main body size (or smaller!) to join folded brim
TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, knitting stitches together to form a folded brim, decreasing stitches
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a beginner-friendly written hat pattern with sizing for children and adults.
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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Alicia A., Shilo A., Marieke van Bommel, Tammy B., Claire E., Laura G., Kim G., Jennie K., Amy S., Grace Wick, Jimmy Y.
From Pam S.
I really appreciate Shana’s attention to detail in each of her patterns, and also across the scope of her patterns. There are certain things I can count on from a Shanalines pattern, whether it’s a garment, coffee cozy or fidget toy: The directions will be clear, the design will be innovative, and the thing WILL fit! Her modular knits are good on everybody, and they are also really fun to make! As a bonus, Shana is very interactive and fun to knit with! I’ve had the chance to spend time with her at a couple of events, and I always leave her side smiling!
If you are hedging about one of the shanalines patterns, and you happen to see her at an event, she may even take off that beautiful sweater she’s wearing (with a tank top underneath, of course) to let you see how it works on you, or to point out a specific stitch detail. And if you have questions while you’re knitting, just reach out. She is always ready with a thoughtful answer that makes sense. I always look forward to seeing what pattern will come out next!
Pam has been to Zombie Knitpocalypse 2021 and 2022. She has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including PB Sandwich Hat and Recalibrate, and has test knit Semantics, Peapod Marble Fidget Toy, Textured Marble Fidget Toy, Modular Coffee Cup Cozy and Shoulder Season.
From Marieke, Solace in Stitches
Duplex is a quick and fun to make. The striping and modular joining kept me engaged throughout the project without being to complicated. It’s a great pattern to use up sock yarn leftovers and play with colors. Excited to cast on another one.
Marieke test knit Duplex, and has knit many other Shanalines Designs patterns.
From Rebecca F.
I’ve tested multiple patterns for Shana and they’re always already well-written and well thought out before we see the testing version. She’s very responsive with answers to questions and clearly cares about making patterns accessible to knitters of all skill levels, budgets, and bodies. I love the way her patterns flow and present a canvas for your creativity and individuality.
Rebecca has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns, and test knit Space Positive Wrap, Upstanding Hat, Adulthood and Side Hustle Wrap (Light).