"Tilly Hat & Cowl" - Hat Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow and Lark Ramble

Tilly Hat & Cowl Knitting Pattern by Georgia Farrell

What Is Being Made

The Tilly Hat & Cowl is a geometric accessory set designed by Georgia Farrell featuring two coordinating pieces: a knitted hat and a matching cowl. Both items showcase tessellating triangles as a signature design motif, creating a modern, visually striking accessory collection suitable for women.

Design and Construction Techniques

This pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat, making it an excellent choice for knitters who prefer working on straight needles rather than in the round. The geometric triangle pattern is created entirely using basic knits and purls, which makes this intermediate-level project accessible to adventurous beginners looking to expand their technical skills while working with fundamental stitch techniques.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Triangle tessellation pattern created through knit and purl combinations

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed for Willow & Lark Ramble yarn, a 100% wool DK weight yarn. The cowl requires 4 balls of main color yarn (50g/1¾oz per ball), and 1 ball of contrasting color yarn. The pattern includes suggested colorway combinations such as Battleship Grey with Horizon Orange, or Oxblood with Night Sky, allowing for creative color customization.

Needles and Tools

• One pair 4.00mm (UK 8 / US 6) knitting needles
• One pair 3.25mm (UK 10 / US 3) knitting needles (for hat only)

Finished Dimensions

Cowl: 124 cm (48¾ inches) around the head, with a depth of 48 cm (18¾ inches). Hat: 24 cm (9½ inches) depth.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern is worked to a tension of 23½ stitches and 32 rounds over 10cm (4 inches), measured over the triangle stitch pattern using 4.00mm (US 6) needles, or the size required to achieve correct tension.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is ideal for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle geometric colorwork and shaping while working with basic stitches.