Lotus Crown

Lotus Crown by Elly Doyle

What is Being Made

The Lotus Crown is an advanced knitted hat designed by independent designer Elly Doyle. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a fitted, decorative crown-style hat available in four sizes: Toddler, Child, Small Adult, and Large Adult. The hat features a structured design with a brim circumference ranging from 15 inches (38 cm) for toddlers to 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) for large adults.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Lotus Crown is worked in the round using circular knitting techniques, requiring careful attention to join stitches without twisting at the cast-on edge. The pattern incorporates a ribbed brim section followed by a detailed body section spanning 27 rounds. The design uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to create textural interest, along with twisted stitches that add visual complexity to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – used in alternating columns to create ribbed texture
• Twisted left stitch (T2L) – a decorative twisted stitch that adds dimension and visual interest to the pattern
• Stocking stitch – the tension measurement reference for gauge

Materials and Specifications

The Lotus Crown requires DK-weight yarn, with yardage varying by size: toddler, child, and small adult sizes each require one 50-gram ball, while the large adult size requires two balls. The sample was worked in Brown Sheep Lanaloft Sport in the Roasted Red Pepper colorway, which despite being labeled as sport weight, knits up as a DK due to its thickness. The yarn is 100% wool, providing warmth and elasticity ideal for a fitted hat.

Knitting needles should be 4mm or sized to achieve the required tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows over a 4-inch by 4-inch (10 cm by 10 cm) swatch in stocking stitch. An optional stitch marker helps identify the start of each round during circular knitting. The pattern recommends knitting to a size approximately 2 inches (5 cm) smaller than actual head circumference for a snug, crown-like fit.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is intended for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be copied or reproduced for purposes beyond individual crafting projects. Knitters should note that for the small adult size, a single ball of yarn provides just enough yardage, making it essential to work and measure any tension swatches carefully to avoid running short of yarn before completing the hat.