Lattice Hat

Lattice Hat by Sally Yanita

What is Being Made

The Lattice Hat is a knitted beanie designed by Sally Yanita, available in six different sizes to fit head circumferences ranging from preemie (25 cm / 10") through adult male (56 cm / 22½"). This beginner-friendly hat features a classic silhouette with varying depths: preemie and baby sizes measure 15 cm (6") in depth, toddler and child sizes reach 20 cm (8"), and adult sizes extend to 25 cm (10"). The hat showcases a distinctive lattice stitch pattern that creates visual texture and interest throughout the design.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental and intermediate techniques suitable for beginner knitters. The construction involves working in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs), which allows for seamless construction. The pattern incorporates cable techniques, as evidenced by the use of a cable needle for creating the lattice effect. Ribbing is a central element of the design, specifically P2, K2 ribbing (alternating two purl stitches with two knit stitches), which provides elasticity and helps the hat maintain its shape. Decreasing techniques are employed to shape the crown of the hat, creating the proper fit and finished silhouette.

Stitches Used

The Lattice Hat utilizes a range of essential knitting stitches to construct the garment:

• Knit and Purl stitches – the foundational stitches that form the base fabric and ribbing
• P2, K2 ribbing – creates the elastic, textured body of the hat with excellent recovery
• K2tog (knit two together) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• P2tog (purl two together) – a decrease worked on purl stitches
• SSK (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease that pairs with K2tog for balanced shaping
• SSP (slip, slip, purl) – the purl equivalent of SSK
• Double SSK – a specialized decrease technique that slips stitches knitwise to the right needle and cable needle for more complex shaping in the lattice pattern
• Cable stitches – created using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another, forming the distinctive lattice texture

Materials and Tools

The Lattice Hat is worked in DK weight yarn, requiring approximately 100 grams / 250 meters of yarn to complete the project. The pattern demonstrates finished samples in luxury yarn blends: the adult size pictured is knitted in Mochi milk cotton in a purple grey colorway, while the toddler size showcases Sakura milk cotton chunky in pink. Knitters should use 5.50 mm (US 9) needles or adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge of 22 stitches and 24 rows over a 10 cm (4") square in ribbing after blocking. An 8-inch circular needle or set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) accommodates the in-the-round construction. Additional tools required include a cable needle for working the lattice cables, a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends upon completion.

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 24 rows over a 10 cm (4") square measured in P2, K2 ribbing after blocking. Knitters are encouraged to adjust their needle size up or down to meet this gauge, as this ensures the hat will fit correctly across all six available sizes. The six-size range makes this pattern versatile for gift-giving and accommodates knitters creating hats for family members of different ages.