Herringbones Hat

Herringbones Hat by Evvash

What is Being Made

The Herringbones Hat is a downloadable knitting pattern for a stranded colorwork hat featuring a herringbone design. This beginner-friendly project uses two contrasting colors to create a distinctive geometric pattern throughout the hat. The design combines classic colorwork techniques with an accessible skill level, making it suitable for knitters who are new to working with multiple colors.

Craft and Technique

This pattern uses stranded colorwork knitting, a technique where two yarn colors are worked simultaneously to create patterns on the fabric. In stranded colorwork, the unused color is carried (or "stranded") across the back of the work until it is needed again. This method creates a reversible, double-layered fabric that is both durable and visually interesting on both sides. The herringbone pattern is achieved through careful color placement in each row, creating a distinctive zigzag or V-shaped design across the hat.

Stitches Used

The pattern is worked primarily in Stockinette stitch, the foundation for the colorwork design. Stockinette stitch consists of alternating knit and purl rows, creating the smooth, classic knit fabric texture that serves as the canvas for the herringbone colorwork pattern.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn: Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca blend) at 82 yards per 1.75 ounces (75 meters per 50 grams)
• Color 1: 0100 off white – 2 skeins
• Color 2: 8906 forest – 2 skeins
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles (16 inches/40 cm) or US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Additional Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Optional Accessories: Row counter and stitch marker to assist with tracking progress

Yarn Substitution Guidelines

While the pattern specifies Drops Nepal, yarn substitutions are permitted as long as the replacement yarn maintains the same yardage and weight proportions: approximately 1.75 ounces (50 grams) per 82 yards (75 meters). This ensures the hat will knit to the correct finished dimensions and drape.

Gauge Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches by 28 rows equals 4 by 4 inches (10 by 10 centimeters) when worked in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished size of the hat.

Pattern Support

Evvash emphasizes precision and thoughtful pattern design. Knitters who encounter difficulties, need assistance, or believe they have found an error are encouraged to contact the designer at pattern@evvash.com for support and clarification.