What you'll need
| One size only: | 20 inches circ at brim |
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Knit Picks Cadena - cranberry
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Product Description
A sister pattern to the Cosmopolitan Cowl, this hat is just right for the keeping you warm in the winter but still stylish and comfortable while out and about in the city. Using 1.5 skeins of your favourite colour of Cadena bulky, this hat is the perfect winter addition to your accessories basket. The hat uses a slightly slouchy fit for a contemporary flair. Worked in the round from the bottom up, the Cosmopolitan hat combines ribbing and a few basic cables for visual interest and style.
MATERIALS
. Knit Picks Cadena [70% Peruvian highland wool/30% superfine alpaca, 110 yds per 100g skein], 2 skeins (shown in ‘cranberry’ #23783) OR equivalent yardage of bulky wool or wool blend yarn
. 5.0mm/US 8 16-inch circular needle OR double-pointed needles (DPNs)
. 7.0mm/US 10.75 16-inch circular needle AND double-pointed needles, OR DPNs only
. cable needle
. tapestry needle
Cosmopolitan Hat by GlennaC
What is Being Made
The Cosmopolitan Hat is a contemporary winter knit hat designed by GlennaC as a sister pattern to the Cosmopolitan Cowl. This slouchy-fit hat combines warmth and style, making it an ideal accessory for urban winter wear. The hat features a slightly relaxed silhouette that provides modern flair while maintaining comfort and functionality for cold-weather outings.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project is worked in the round from the bottom up, a construction method that creates a seamless, tubular fabric. The hat incorporates ribbing at the brim for stretch and structure, combined with cable stitches that add visual texture and interest to the finished piece. The slouchy fit is achieved through the length and construction method, allowing for customization based on the wearer's preference for drape and coverage.
Stitches and Stitch Details
- Ribbing – Used at the brim to provide elasticity and a fitted edge that sits securely on the head
- Cable stitches – Basic cable techniques are incorporated throughout the body of the hat for decorative texture and visual depth
Materials and Tools
Yarn: The pattern calls for 1.5 to 2 skeins of Knit Picks Cadena bulky weight yarn (110 yards per 100g skein). This yarn is composed of 70% Peruvian highland wool and 30% superfine alpaca, offering warmth, softness, and a luxurious blend. The example shown uses the 'cranberry' colorway (#23783).
Needles: A 5.0mm/US 8 circular needle in 16-inch length, or double-pointed needles (DPNs) of the same size, depending on your preferred method for working in the round.
Sizing and Finished Measurements
- Brim circumference: 20 inches
- Height: 9 inches or to desired length
- Slouch amount varies based on the total length knit and the wearer's head size
Technical editing by Maureen Hannon, modeling by Anastasia P, photography by Glenna C.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | GlennaC |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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