Nevada Woods

Nevada Woods Slouch Hat by yellowcosmo

What is Being Made

Nevada Woods is a downloadable knitting pattern for a slouch-style hat designed by Connie Peng. This intermediate-level project creates a relaxed, comfortable hat with a finished circumference of 16 inches (40.5 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.5 cm). The pattern is offered in two yarn weight versions—sport weight and worsted weight—allowing knitters to choose between a lighter or heavier fabric based on their yarn preference and desired drape.

Techniques Used

The Nevada Woods hat incorporates cable knitting as a primary design element, combined with eyelet details for visual interest and texture. The construction begins with ribbing at the base, which provides structure and helps the hat sit securely on the head. The cable pattern forms the main body of the hat, while eyelets add decorative openwork sections. This combination of techniques creates a sophisticated slouch silhouette that balances texture with delicate details.

Stitches Used

• Ribbing: Used at the hat's base for elasticity and a fitted edge
• Cable Stitch: The primary stitch pattern forming the main texture and visual focus of the hat
• Stockinette Stitch: Likely used in sections between or around the cable pattern for contrast
• Eyelet Stitch: Decorative openwork elements integrated throughout the design

Materials and Gauge Information

Sport Weight Version: This version uses 220 yards (205 meters) of sport weight yarn, specifically Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in color 600 Dusty Pink. Knit on US #4 (3.5mm) needles for the main fabric, with a smaller needle for ribbing. The gauge is 36 stitches by 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the cable pattern.

Worsted Weight Version: This version requires 150 yards (140 meters) of worsted weight yarn, using Cascade Highland Duo in color 2305 Purple Orchid. Knit on US #6 (4.0mm) needles for the main fabric, with a smaller needle for ribbing. The gauge is 26 stitches by 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the cable pattern.

Accurate gauge swatching is essential for this pattern and should be worked in the cable pattern rather than stockinette stitch alone. Stockinette stitch gauge references are provided for general comparison only. Knitters may adjust needle size as needed to achieve the specified gauge and ensure proper fit and drape of the finished slouch hat.