Lopta

Lopta Hat and Cowl Set by Bérangère Cailliau

What is Being Made

Lopta is a coordinated knitting project consisting of a matching hat and cowl designed to provide winter warmth. The set features decorative cable and bobble stitch details throughout. The pattern is available in four sizes, making it suitable for the entire family, from children to adults. Designers can also create a men's version by omitting the bobbles and knitting the cables alone for a more streamlined aesthetic.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty. The design showcases classic cable knitting combined with bobble stitches, which are three-dimensional textural elements that add visual interest and depth to the finished pieces. These techniques require familiarity with cable manipulation and bobble construction, making this project suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic stockinette stitch.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – The primary decorative element, creating twisted rope-like patterns across the hat and cowl
• Bobble stitches – Dimensional knots that add texture and visual detail (optional for alternative men's version)
• Supporting stitches for shaping and structure

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for aran weight yarn, specifically Graine de Laine Melisse Aran in the designer's samples. This yarn is composed of 75% superwash merino and 25% donegal nep, offering both softness and durability with practical machine-washable properties. The yarn yields 182 yards per 100 grams.

Yardage requirements by size:

• Size 1: approximately 82 yards (75 meters)
• Size 2: approximately 98 yards (90 meters)
• Size 3: approximately 125 yards (115 meters)
• Size 4: approximately 148 yards (135 meters)

Each component (hat and cowl) requires one skein of yarn in the specified weight. Knitters will need appropriate needles for aran weight yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape.

Designer Information

Lopta is designed by Bérangère Cailliau, an independent knitwear designer. This downloadable PDF pattern is provided for individual, non-commercial use only.