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Product Description
This pattern is dedicated to the Oncology team at Northwick Park Hospital, London. It is a big thank you for their help and care during the pandemic, which has created havoc for those who were ill prior to Covid. It's also a way to contribute directly to the team, under the London Northwest Healthcare Charity (Charity number: 1083634) as 50% of the proceeds will go to their fund.
Originally the hat was made to brighten up wintry days and was not destined to be a pattern; but now it means much more than before, as a special person wore this hat during one of the toughest times. I wanted to create a legacy to remember one of the sweetest souls that ever walked the earth, as well as thank the medical team who looked after them during their hospital visits.
The aim of the pattern is to encourage knitting for all skill levels and those who want to start knitting, as knitting isn't just good for sufferers, but for carers too when times are hard, something I can personally vouch for.
Neon Striped Bobble Hat by Bored Knitless!
What is Being Made
The Neon Striped Bobble Hat is a unisex winter knit hat designed for everyday casual wear. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a warm woolly hat with a circumference of 54cm (21¼in) and a height of 29cm (11½in), excluding the pompom. The design features a striking color-block stripe pattern, combining a base of dark grey with vibrant neon stripes in blue, soft blue, and hot pink for visual interest on cold winter days.
Techniques and Construction
This hat is constructed using circular knitting techniques, worked in the round to create a seamless crown. The pattern is suitable for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate level knitters, making it an accessible project for those with some foundational knitting experience. The design incorporates color changes to create the distinctive striped effect, allowing crafters to customize their finished hat by selecting their preferred yarn colors.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern used throughout this hat is Stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. This fundamental stitch provides the clean, finished appearance ideal for a modern winter hat.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Needles: 8.0mm (US 11) circular needles, 40cm (16") length
- Stitch Marker: 1 required for round knitting
- Yarn Weight: Chunky weight yarn creates a quick, cozy knit
- Yarn Composition:
- DROPS Eskimo/Snow in Dark Grey (A): 100% wool, 2 x 50g balls (approximately 50m/55yds per 50g ball)
- Rico Fashion Gigantic Mohair in Blue (B): 40% Acrylic, 30% Mohair, 30% Nylon blend, 1 x 100g ball (approximately 60m/66yds per 100g ball)
- Rico Fashion Gigantic Mohair in Soft Blue (C): Same fiber content as Blue, 1 x 100g ball
- Rico Fashion Gigantic Mohair in Hot Pink (D): Same fiber content as Blue and Soft Blue, 1 x 100g ball
- Tension: 9 stitches and 16 rows to 10cm (4") over Stocking stitch pattern using 8mm needles
Pattern Notes
The combination of wool and mohair-blend yarns creates texture and warmth suitable for winter wear. The chunky yarn weight means this project works up quickly, making it an ideal choice for knitters seeking a fast, satisfying knit. The unisex design and customizable color options allow for personalization, enabling knitters to create variations by substituting their preferred yarn colors while maintaining the same fiber weight and yardage specifications.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Lana Grossa Feltro |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Bored Knitless! |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | This hat was a way to use up stash so the yarns listed are substitutes. The original yarns were DROPS Snow and Rico Fashion Gigantic. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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