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Spit Spot
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James C. Brett Top Value DK
843
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× €3,08
James C. Brett Marble DK
18
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× €4,85
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Product Description
Reminiscent of little lines of water droplets the spots on this hat gradually decrease upwards until the crown is reached and the little spots are replaced by a big one! A simple design with some challenge, it’s a good way to make progress on your knitting adventure. The spots are created by the use of slip stitches so that although you will knit with 2 colours you will only ever use one colour at a time.
It is modelled in the photo by my 13 year old daughter but also comfortably fits myself and my husband ( my 10 year old son can just about get away with it too!) It really is one for the whole family.
I was able to knit the whole hat with the 40 cm needles but it did require some persuasion of the yarn along the needle to do so. You may prefer to use dpn’s or a longer cable and magic loop as you work the decrease rows. Its knit in DK weight and is really cosy and snuggly.
My sample used less than 50g of each skein.
Spit Spot Knit Hat by Samantha Webb
What Is Being Made
Spit Spot is a family-sized knit hat designed by Samantha Webb. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a cosy, snuggly hat featuring a distinctive spotted pattern that gradually decreases in size as it moves upward toward the crown, where a single larger spot replaces the smaller ones. The finished hat measures 48cm (15.5 inches) in diameter and 22cm (7 inches) in height, making it versatile enough to fit children and adults comfortably.
Techniques and Construction
The Spit Spot hat employs slip stitch colorwork as its primary technique, which allows the knitter to work with two colors while only using one color at a time. This approach simplifies the knitting process compared to traditional two-color techniques, making it an excellent intermediate project for knitters looking to expand their skills. The slip stitches create the characteristic water droplet-like spots that define the hat's visual appeal.
The pattern is worked in stocking stitch, the fundamental knit fabric that forms the base of the hat. The gradual decrease of spot sizes moving upward demonstrates thoughtful pattern design that creates visual interest and movement throughout the piece.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for DK weight yarn in two colors: 50g of main color yarn and 50g of contrast color yarn. The sample shown in the pattern was knit using James C Brett Top Value DK in the main color and James C Brett Marble DK for the contrast, both 100% acrylic yarns. The gauge is 20 stitches and 20 rows over 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch, which helps ensure proper fit and fabric drape.
Skill Level and Suitability
Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, Spit Spot offers knitters a meaningful challenge without overwhelming complexity. It serves as an excellent stepping stone for those progressing in their knitting journey, introducing slip stitch colorwork in a manageable context. The hat's one-size-fits-most design—comfortably fitting ages 10 through adult—makes it practical for gift-giving or creating matching family pieces.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | James C. Brett Marble DK James C. Brett Top Value DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Samantha Webb |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | pom pom maker |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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