What you'll need
| Size: | Baby | Toddler | Kid/Teen | Adult Small | Adult Large |
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| Head Circumference, cm: | 40.5 | 45.5 | 50.5 | 56 | 61 |
Morris Empire 4ply - Soft White
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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White Gum Wool 4ply Merino - Natural
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk
Snow (5618)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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YPT028_01
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Dream in Color Smooshy
Crying Dove (1)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply
White (001)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
White (100)
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1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Product Description
In the southern hemisphere, we don’t have snow at Christmas-time. But that’s never stopped us making cut-out paper snowflakes to decorate our homes and classrooms - even those of us who haven’t ever seen a real snowflake!
The ‘Paper Snowflake’ hat is inspired by this childhood holiday ritual. The snowflake is outlined with simple mini-cables, and the ‘cut-outs’ are purled for contrast. Skills needed include knitting in the round, knit, purl, basic decreases, and 2-stitch cables.
Materials: 100-215 yards / 92-197 metres of sock or fingering-weight yarn. One 50g ball of Morris Empire 4ply will be enough for any size except the Adult Large, which will need two balls. Choose a smooth, bouncy yarn for a nicely defined texture.
Yards/meters required: 100yds/92m (130yds/119m, 140yds/128m, 165yds/151m, 215yds/197m)
Both charted and written instructions are included.
Pattern is for personal use only.
Paper Snowflake Hat by Amy van de Laar
What is Being Made
The Paper Snowflake is a knitted hat inspired by the childhood tradition of cutting decorative paper snowflakes. Designed by Amy van de Laar, this hat features a snowflake motif that evokes the delicate, geometric patterns of hand-cut paper snowflakes. The design is particularly meaningful for those in the southern hemisphere where snow is not present during Christmas-time, making it a nostalgic nod to a universal holiday craft tradition. Five sizes are included in the pattern, ranging from Baby through Adult Large, making this hat suitable for the entire family.
Techniques and Construction Methods
This advanced knitting project requires several key techniques to bring the snowflake design to life. The hat is constructed using knitting in the round, which creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hat construction. The snowflake outline is created using mini-cables, which add textural definition and visual interest to the design. The negative space of the snowflake—the "cut-outs" that reference the original paper craft—are created using purl stitches that provide contrast against the knit background. Basic decreases are employed to shape the crown of the hat and create the proper fit. Both written instructions and charted instructions are provided, allowing knitters to follow either format based on their preference.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch
- Purl stitch
- 2-stitch cables for the snowflake outline
- Basic decreases for crown shaping
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The Paper Snowflake hat is designed for 4-ply and sport weight yarn, which are lightweight, fine yarns that create excellent stitch definition for the intricate snowflake pattern. Yardage requirements vary by size: Baby through Adult Medium sizes require approximately 100-215 yards (92-197 metres), while the Adult Large size requires slightly more yardage. One 50g ball of Morris Empire 4ply yarn is sufficient for any size except Adult Large, which requires two balls. The pattern recommends choosing a smooth, bouncy yarn to ensure the snowflake motif and cable details are clearly defined and visually striking in the finished hat.
Needles
This pattern calls for US size 2½ / 3mm circular needles in an appropriate length for hat knitting. Knitters should select the needle size that achieves the correct gauge as specified in the pattern, as gauge is essential for proper fit across all five sizes.
Difficulty Level
The Paper Snowflake hat is rated as an advanced knitting project. While the individual techniques—knit, purl, cables, and decreases—are foundational skills, combining them into a cohesive snowflake motif worked in the round requires solid knitting experience and the ability to read both written and charted instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, Sport |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply Dream in Color Smooshy |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Amy van de Laar |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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