Mütze A in Schachenmayr Bravo Big - S8173A - Downloadable PDF

Mütze A in Schachenmayr Bravo Big – Free Knitting Pattern S8173A: Three Colorful Super Chunky Hats

This free downloadable PDF pattern (Design S8173) from Schachenmayr presents instructions for three distinct hat designs — Mütze A, Mütze B, and Mütze C — all knitted in the round using the same basic construction and ribbing technique. Each hat is sized for a head circumference of approximately 52 to 54 cm, making them suitable for adults. The pattern is written in German and is available as a free PDF download, making it an accessible and budget-friendly project for knitters of all levels who enjoy bold, colorful accessories.

What Is Being Made

All three hats share the same fundamental silhouette: a classic ribbed beanie worked entirely in the round on a set of double-pointed needles, finished with a decorative pompom on top. Despite the shared structure, each version has its own distinct color personality, ranging from vibrant neons to more tonal combinations. The pompom color is chosen to complement or contrast the main hat body, adding a playful finishing touch.

Materials Used

Yarn

• Schachenmayr original Bravo Big — a super chunky weight yarn used throughout all three designs
• Colors used across all three hats: Fb 08233 neon grün (neon green), Fb 00152 saphirblau (sapphire blue), Fb 00150 indigo, Fb 00102 natur (natural/off-white), and Fb 08234 neon pink
• Total yarn requirements for all three hats combined: 200 g of each color listed above

Needles

• Milward double-pointed needles (Nadelspiel) size 10 — used to knit in the round
• 40 stitches are cast on and distributed evenly across the set of needles, with 10 stitches per needle

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round using a double-pointed needle set — stitches are cast on, distributed across the needles, and joined to work in continuous rounds
• Ribbing — the entire hat body is worked in a 2x2 rib pattern (2 stitches knit, 2 stitches purl, alternating), which provides natural stretch and a snug, comfortable fit
• Color striping — Mütze B uses a repeating sequence of four colors worked in four-round stripes, while Mütze C uses a two-round contrast section at the brim before switching to the main color
• Pompom making — each hat is finished with a handmade pompom attached at the crown
• Crown decreasing — implied by the standard hat construction to shape the top of the hat before gathering and closing

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (rechts) — the foundation stitch of the ribbing pattern
• Purl stitch (links) — alternated with knit stitches to create the 2x2 rib texture
• 2x2 Rib (Rippenmuster) — worked as 2 knit, 2 purl repeated across every round, creating a stretchy, structured fabric ideal for hats

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches and 12 rounds = 10 x 10 cm in the rib pattern, measured with the fabric stretched widthwise. Checking gauge is recommended to ensure the finished hat achieves the correct head circumference of 52–54 cm.

Individual Hat Designs

Mütze A — Neon Green with Sapphire Blue Pompom

• Requires approximately 95 g in neon grün (Fb 08233)