What you'll need
| Finished size, cm: | 37 | 44 | 51.5 | 58.5 |
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| Finished size, in: | 14.5 | 17.25 | 20.25 | 23 |
| To fit size, cm: | 42 | 49 | 56.5 | 63.5 |
| To fit size, in: | 16.5 | 19.25 | 22.25 | 25 |
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Product Description
Are you a cat lover? I know I am! I love to surround myself with those furry critters and enjoy their soothing purr. Kitties All Around is a cute hat with cables and texture to create a kitty cat motif. Twisted stitches are worked to make the motif “pop” from the reverse stockinette background.
This pattern contains instructions for 4 sizes, ranging from child to adult. The Kitties All Around hat is seamless and knitted from the bottom up. The instructions for the cat motif are provided both charted and written out.
Difficulty level
This pattern involves cable knitting. Stitches used include knit, purl, twisted versions of these stitches, twisted right-leaning decrease, twisted left-leaning decrease, and a purlwise m1 increase.
Size
When choosing your hat size, take 2.5-5 cm (1-2") of negative ease into account for a fitted hat. For a more slouchy fit, take 0-5 cm (0-2") of positive ease into account. Shown is the 51.5 cm (20.25") finished size, worn on a 53 cm (20.75") size head.
Kitties All Around Hat by Susanne Visch
What Is Being Made
The Kitties All Around Hat is a charming knitted hat featuring a cute cat motif design. Created by independent designer Susanne Visch, this seamless hat celebrates feline lovers with decorative kitty cat elements integrated throughout the crown. The pattern accommodates four different sizes, making it suitable for wearers ranging from children to adults.
Design and Construction Method
This hat is constructed seamlessly and knitted from the bottom up in the round. The cat motif is created using a combination of cables and textured stitches that work together to make the kitty design visually "pop" from the background. The pattern provides instructions for the cat motif in both charted and written-out formats, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the design.
Stitches and Techniques Used
The Kitties All Around Hat employs several key knitting techniques and stitches to achieve its distinctive look:
- Twisted stitches: These stitches are worked to create dimension and make the cat motif stand out prominently from the background
- Reverse stockinette: Used as the background texture to contrast with the twisted stitch cat design
- Cables: Incorporated into the overall hat design to add texture and visual interest
- Decreases: The pattern includes twisted left-leaning decreases for shaping
- Increases: Purlwise m1 (make one) increases are used for construction
Skill Level
This pattern is designed for intermediate knitters. The combination of cables, twisted stitches, and the seamless in-the-round construction requires solid fundamental knitting skills and comfort with reading both written instructions and stitch charts.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Kitties All Around Hat is worked in DK weight yarn. The sample shown was created using GGH Maxima, a premium yarn composed of 100% merino wool. Yardage requirements vary by size: the child size requires 57 yards (32 grams), while the largest adult size needs 140 yards (78 grams). Knitters should use appropriate needles for DK weight yarn when working this pattern.
Pattern Sizes
The pattern includes four size options to fit different head circumferences, spanning from child-sized hats through to larger adult sizes. This versatility makes the Kitties All Around Hat an excellent choice for creating gifts for family members of various ages.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Susanne Visch |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | Dutch, English |
| Notes: | In the sample hat the following yarn was used: GGH Maxima 100% merino wool; 111 m (121 yds) / 50 g in color 32 - Orange. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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