Hats in Sirdar Ophelia and Freya - 7263 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Hats in Ophelia and Freya – Pattern 7263: Complete Guide to Four Knitted Hat Designs

Sirdar pattern 7263 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring four distinct hat designs sized to fit ages 4–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–12 years, and Women (adult). Using two complementary Sirdar yarns — Sirdar Ophelia (F067) as the main shade and Sirdar Freya (F092) as the contrast shade — each design makes creative use of colour and texture to produce stylish, wearable headwear for children and adults alike. The pattern is a great choice for knitters looking for a quick, satisfying chunky-weight project with practical, gift-worthy results.

Yarns and Materials Overview

All four hats in this pattern are worked in chunky weight yarn, making them fast to knit and wonderfully cosy to wear. The two yarns used are:

• Sirdar Ophelia (F067) – used as the main shade across all four designs, available in shades 101, 102, 103, and 108 depending on the hat.
• Sirdar Freya (F092) – used as the contrast shade, available in shades 859, 861, 857, and 854 depending on the hat.

Each hat requires just one 50g ball of each yarn for every size, making this an economical and stash-friendly pattern. The Pull On Hat requires only an oddment of Freya in contrast shade 854, making it even more economical on contrast yarn.

Knitting needles required vary slightly by design but centre around 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) needles as the primary size, with secondary needle sizes of 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) for the T-Bag Hat, 5mm (UK6 / USA8) for the Helmet, and additional sizes as specified for the remaining designs.

The Four Hat Designs

1. T-Bag Hat

The T-Bag Hat is a fun and characterful design that takes its name from its distinctive shaped top — a playful, gathered or tied finish reminiscent of a teabag shape. This style is particularly popular with children and makes a charming, eye-catching accessory. It is worked using Sirdar Ophelia main shade 101 and Sirdar Freya contrast shade 859, with one 50g ball of each required for all sizes.

• Needles: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) and 5½mm (UK5 / USA9)
• Yarn: Ophelia shade 101 (main) and Freya shade 859 (contrast)
• Sizing: 4–6 years through to Women's adult

The two needle sizes suggest a ribbed or tighter-tension brim section transitioning to a looser main body, a common construction technique in hat knitting that ensures a snug, comfortable fit around the head while allowing the crown to have drape and shape.

2. Slouchy Hat

The Slouchy Hat is a relaxed, on-trend design with extra volume at the crown, giving it the characteristic loose, draped silhouette that has made slouchy hats a perennial favourite. This style suits older children and adults particularly well and works beautifully in the textural qualities of Sirdar Ophelia. It is worked in Ophelia main shade 103 and Freya contrast shade 861.

• Needles: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) as the primary needle size
• Yarn: Ophelia shade 103 (main) and Freya shade 861 (contrast)
• Sizing: 4–6 years through to Women's adult

Slouchy hats are typically constructed with a ribbed brim for stretch and fit, followed by a deeper, more generously proportioned body that is decreased gradually at the crown. The contrast yarn from Sirdar Freya adds a complementary colour