Eden Fells Hat

Eden Fells Hat by Helen Stewart

What is Being Made

The Eden Fells Hat is a textured, unisex winter hat designed by Helen Stewart. This knit accessory features a chevron pattern throughout and offers versatility in finished size depending on the knitter's preference. The hat can be worked as a more fitted style or customized with extra pattern repeats to create additional slouch. Available in two sizes to fit head circumferences of 21–22" or 23–24", the Eden Fells Hat is an ideal gift knitting project that combines quick completion with engaging stitch work.

Techniques Used

The Eden Fells Hat is worked using circular knitting techniques on either 40cm circular needles or longer circular needles using the magic loop method. The pattern begins with ribbed edging at the brim before transitioning into the main chevron pattern. The construction allows for flexibility in needle choice, accommodating knitters who prefer double-pointed needles (DPNs) as an alternative to magic loop. The hat is stretchy and requires blocking to achieve proper gauge and finished measurements.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in the Eden Fells Hat is a chevron pattern, which creates the textured appearance throughout the body of the hat. The brim begins with ribbing, which provides elasticity and a finished edge. The chevron pattern is the focal design element and can be repeated as many times as desired to customize the slouch level of the finished hat.

Materials

The Eden Fells Hat is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn. The pattern calls for approximately ½ × 113g skein of Jill Draper Makes Stuff Hudson, which is 100% Superwash Merino with 219 meters (240 yards) per 113g skein. The sample shown is worked in the colorway Mourning Dove. Knitters will need 4mm (US 6) circular needles measuring 40cm long (or 100cm for magic loop) and 5mm (US 8) circular needles in the same length options, plus double-pointed needles if not using the magic loop method. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in the chevron pattern after blocking.

Difficulty Level

The Eden Fells Hat is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The combination of circular knitting, pattern work, and the option to customize the design provides engaging skill-building opportunities while remaining achievable for intermediate-level crafters.