Product Description
This cap is inspired by a photo of Norwegian Wallpaper, strewn with forest items. It’s just a forest dream. Though not an exact copy, the floating motifs are in the same style as the paper. Each hat is a little different but all the elements are there! Trees, leaves, flowers, snow, foxes, hearts, birds and reindeer all appear in the cap.
Knit in 4 sizes (Infant, Child, Adult, Large Adult) using Cascade 220, but any worsted that meets gauge will work. If knitting the setup row for the chart seems impossible, see the final page for a “Cheat Sheet” to make the setup row much easier! Each size is slightly different due to the random nature of the design.
Sizes: ( Infant, Child, Adult, Large Adult )
Finished Circumference: approximately ( 17, 18.5, 20.5, 22 ) in / ( 43, 47, 52, 56 ) cm
Finished Height: approximately ( 8, 8.5, 9.5, 9.5 ) in / ( 20, 21.5, 24, 24 ) cm
Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette stitch, blocked
Woodland Dream Hat by Idle Hands Knits
What is Being Made
The Woodland Dream Hat is a knitted cap available in four sizes: Infant, Child, Adult, and Large Adult. This design is inspired by Norwegian wallpaper featuring forest imagery and creates a whimsical, nature-themed accessory. Each hat showcases a collection of woodland motifs including trees, leaves, flowers, snow, foxes, hearts, birds, and reindeer scattered throughout the design. Due to the random nature of the pattern placement, each finished hat is unique while maintaining all the signature forest elements.
Finished Dimensions
- Infant: Approximately 17 inches (43 cm) circumference, 8 inches (20 cm) height
- Child: Approximately 18.5 inches (47 cm) circumference, 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) height
- Adult: Approximately 20.5 inches (52 cm) circumference, 9.5 inches (24 cm) height
- Large Adult: Approximately 22 inches (56 cm) circumference, 9.5 inches (24 cm) height
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting project employs colorwork knitting techniques to create the intricate forest-inspired motifs. The design utilizes a charted pattern that guides knitters through the placement of various woodland elements. The pattern includes a setup row that works from a chart; the PDF provides a helpful Cheat Sheet on the final page for knitters who find the initial charted setup row challenging, making the project more accessible without compromising the final design.
Materials
The Woodland Dream Hat is designed to be knitted in worsted weight yarn. The original pattern was created using Cascade 220, though any worsted weight yarn that meets the specified gauge will produce successful results. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized to achieve proper gauge with their chosen worsted weight yarn.
Design Details
Created by designer Lisa McFETRIDGE and copyrighted in 2020, the Woodland Dream Hat draws inspiration from Norwegian wallpaper aesthetics while maintaining its own artistic interpretation. Rather than replicating the wallpaper exactly, the pattern captures the same style and spirit through floating forest motifs. The random distribution of design elements—trees, leaves, flowers, snow, foxes, hearts, birds, and reindeer—ensures that while all hats contain the same decorative elements, no two finished pieces are identical, adding to the charm and individuality of each handmade hat.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Idle Hands Knits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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