What you'll need
| One size only: | CIRCUMFERENCE 57 cm / 22.5 in (approx) HEIGHT 23 cm / 9 in (approx) |
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Product Description
A slipped stitch pattern creates a gorgeous chevron effect that complements the multi-tonal purple shades of the yarn. The slouchy fit of the hat is also great for a casual look.
Orchid Kiss Hat by Kelly Menzies
What Is Being Made
The Orchid Kiss Hat is a knitted hat design created by independent designer Kelly Menzies. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished hat with a circumference of 57 cm (22.5 inches) and a height of 23 cm (9 inches), making it a classic pull-on style suitable for everyday wear.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental circular knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate knitters. The hat is constructed using the magic loop method or circular needles for the main body, with a transition to double-pointed needles for the crown closure. The pattern incorporates decreases at the crown to shape the hat's top, using techniques such as slip, slip, knit (SSK) to create a tapered finish. Stitch markers are used to denote the beginning of rounds and pattern repeats, helping maintain consistency throughout the circular construction.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The Orchid Kiss Hat utilizes basic knitting stitches as the foundation for its construction. The pattern employs knit stitches and purl stitches to create texture and visual interest. A pattern stitch is featured in the design, though the specific stitch pattern details are referenced in the written instructions. The hat incorporates slip stitches (worked as if to purl) and decreases to shape the crown, demonstrating intermediate-level stitch manipulation.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for 220 meters (242 yards) of DK weight yarn, requiring approximately one 100-gram ball. The sample shown was knitted in Stylecraft Alpaca DK in shade 6012, Orchid, a luxurious alpaca blend that provides softness and drape suitable for a close-fitting hat.
The following tools are required:
- Circular needle in 4mm / US 6 for the main body
- Double-pointed needles in 4mm / US 6 for closing the crown
- One stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Row counter (optional, for tracking progress)
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 x 10 cm (4 inches) in the pattern stitch using 4mm / US 6 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished dimensions. The hat's finished measurements of 57 cm circumference and 23 cm height provide a standard adult fit.
Pattern Format and Publication
The Orchid Kiss Hat is provided as a downloadable PDF in written format, making it accessible for digital reference while knitting. The pattern was originally published in Let's Knit Magazine, December 2015, and features photography and design work by Kelly Menzies and artwork by Caroline Bond.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kelly Menzies |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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