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Hat to Match
I had hardly cast off for my Long Lovely Mittens when I cast on for a Hat to Match. At the time, Purl Soho’s stunning single-ply merino Line Weight was new to our shelves and new to me, and a pair of mittens, no matter how long or lovely, wasn’t enough. I needed more yards under my belt, and as it turns out, I needed a matching hat for my head.
While I’ve never been one for precise matching and I’ve never worn a pantsuit or a sweater set, I have always greatly appreciated the air of elegance and femininity that lofts about a synchronized outfit. As I first tried on those Long Lovely Mittens , a feeling of grace washed over me, and I knew more was in store…
My Hat to Match may not be the tam that Queen Elizabeth would wear with long gloves, but then, I’m not Queen Elizabeth! The simple structure (and pattern!), the soft edge and slight slouch seamlessly slip into any sort of wardrobe, coordinated or not! -Laura
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 200 (225, 250) yards required. We used Oyster Gray, Ballet Pink, and Storm Gray.
- US 4 (3.75 mm), 16-inch circular needles
- US 2 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needle
- A set of US 2 double pointed needles
- 5 stitch markers, including one unique
Gauge
31 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
Sizes
Kid/Teen (Adult Small/Medium, Adult Medium/Large)
- Finished Circumference: 16½ (18½, 20½) inches, un-stretched.
- Finished Height: 9½ (10¾, 11¼) inches, with directions to modify.
- Ease and Fit: Designed with 2 to 3 inches of negative ease, as well as with extra height at the crown for slouchiness.
Pattern
Begin with Rolled Edge
Cast 128 (144, 160) stitches onto the larger needle. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place marker (pm) and join for working in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Knit one round.
Change to smaller needle; work in stockinette stitch, knitting each round, until piece measures 7 (7 3/4, 8) inches from rolled edge or until 2 1/2 (3, 3 1/4) inches shy of desired finished height.
Shape Top of Hat
Set-Up Round: *K32 (36, 40), pm, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 1: *K4, k2tog, knit to two before next marker, ssk, repeat from * to end of round. (8 stitches decreased)
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 eleven (thirteen, fifteen) more times. [32 (32, 32) stitches]
Next Round: *Ssk, (k2tog) two times, ssk, repeat from * to end of round. [16 (16, 16) stitches]
Cut yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle and draw it through the remaining stitches. Pull taut and fasten tail by weaving it into inside of hat.
Finish
Weave in remaining tails and block as desired.
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LEARN ABOUT LINE WEIGHT + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
Line Weight is a lovely choice for this project because it is sumptuously soft with a subtle luster. A lithe single ply of 100% merino wool, this fingering-weight yarn knits up into a smooth fabric that blooms beautifully when you hand wash it. Enjoy 494 yards of beautiful knitting with every 100-gram skein and choose from over two dozen riveting colors!
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