Marble Hat in Spud & Chloe Stripey Fine - 201628 - Downloadable PDF

Marble Hat in Spud & Chloë Stripey Fine – A Free Beginner Knitting Pattern by Sarah Smuland

The Marble Hat is a beautifully simple knitted hat designed by Sarah Smuland as part of the Spud & Chloë Complimentary Series. This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern (Pattern No. 201628) that is perfectly suited to knitters at the advanced beginner level. The finished hat is a classic, wearable accessory designed to fit most adults, with a finished circumference of 19¼ inches and a height of 7¾ inches. As the pattern description notes, it is lightweight for year-round wear, making it a versatile addition to any handknitted wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single knitted hat worked in the round. The design is clean and understated, allowing the natural color variation and striping of the yarn to take center stage. The colorway shown in the pattern is Blueberry Cheesecake, which gives the finished hat its distinctive marbled, variegated appearance. Because the pattern is sized as one size fits most, it is an excellent choice for gift knitting as well as personal projects.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Spud & Chloë Stripey Fine, a sock-weight yarn with a luxurious fiber composition of 80% Superwash Wool and 20% Silk. This blend offers a beautiful combination of softness, sheen, and durability. The superwash treatment means the finished hat can be machine washed, adding practical everyday appeal. Only one 50g hank (191 yards) is required to complete the project, making this an economical and stash-friendly knit.

• Yarn: Spud & Chloë Stripey Fine (Sock weight) – 1 hank, 50g / 191 yards
• Fiber: 80% Superwash Wool / 20% Silk
• Colorway shown: Blueberry Cheesecake
• Circular needle: Size 2 (2.75mm), 16-inch length
• Double point needles (dpns): Size 2 (2.75mm)
• Notions: Tapestry needle, measuring tape

Techniques and Construction

The Marble Hat is worked entirely in the round, beginning on a 16-inch circular needle and transitioning to double point needles as the crown decreases reduce the stitch count. Working in the round is a fundamental knitting technique that creates a seamless tube of fabric — ideal for hats, socks, and other accessories. For beginners, this project offers an excellent opportunity to practice circular knitting and to become comfortable switching between circular and double point needles.

The body of the hat is worked in Stockinette stitch, which when knitted in the round means knitting every round. Stockinette produces a smooth, flat fabric that drapes beautifully and allows the self-striping and variegated qualities of Spud & Chloë Stripey Fine to create the marbled color effect referenced in the hat's name. No complex colorwork or stranding is required — the yarn does all the visual work on its own.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (st st): The primary stitch used throughout the body of the hat, worked by knitting every round when working in the round.
• K2tog (knit two together): A simple right-leaning decrease used during the crown shaping to reduce stitch count and form the top of the hat. This is one of the most commonly used decreases in knitting and is easy to master.
• Cast on (CO): The pattern begins with a cast on to establish the brim stitches on the circular needle.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is important for ensuring the hat fits as intended. The pattern specifies a gauge of 30 stitches and 42 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Because