This worsted weight design uses join-as-you-go modular knitting with simple shaping to create a versatile hat with many styling options. Color changes happen on both sides of the work, making this piece truly reversible. Garter Stitch creates a squishy fabric that can stretch to accommodate many head sizes, making this a great design to give as a gift.
Vary stripe width for a different look. Choose colors with a high contrast for a graphic look, or create subtler stripes with two shades of the same color.
Carry non-working yarn loosely up the side of the work. Color changes occur on RS for Body Panel. Color changes occur on WS for Side Panels.
K2tog and SSK are used to join live stitches from two separate pieces, not to decrease the stitch count.
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YARN
Knit Picks Swish (worsted weight, 100% Fine Superwash Merino; 110 yards/50g) in 2 colors:
Sample 1: MC White 24662, CC Haze Heather 28647
Sample 2: MC Black 23876, CC White 24662, 1 skein each
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
17.75 (19.5, 21.25)” circumference at brim × 9.25″ height (for all sizes); meant to be worn with 2–4″ negative ease
GAUGE & NEEDLES
18 sts and 36 rows = 4″ in Garter Stitch, blocked
US 6 (4mm) 16″ and 24″ circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on, knit stitch, join-as-you-go modular knitting
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a written pattern with photo tutorials.
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Test knitting: Cathy A., Jen G., Jessica G., Laura G., Jennie K., & Karen P.