Barley Chevron Hat

Barley Chevron Hat by Barley and Flax

What Is Being Made

The Barley Chevron Hat is a chunky winter knit hat designed by Barley and Flax. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a timeless accessory featuring a classic chevron print achieved through two contrasting colors of bulky yarn. The finished hat offers a cozy, stylish option for cold weather, with optional embellishment of a faux fur pompom for added texture and visual interest.

Knitting Techniques

This hat is constructed using the in-the-round knitting method on circular needles, which creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hats. The two-color chevron pattern is built into the stitch structure as you work, eliminating the need for complex colorwork techniques. The bulky yarn weight allows the hat to knit up quickly, making it an efficient project despite its intermediate difficulty level. The optional pompom is attached using a wool needle and scrap yarn after the main hat construction is complete.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K): The primary stitch forming the stockinette base of the hat
• Purl (P): Used in combination with knit stitches to create the chevron texture
• Knit 2 Together (K2TOG): A decrease stitch essential to shaping the chevron pattern and reducing stitches as needed

Materials and Yarn

The Barley Chevron Hat uses Wool Ease® Thick & Quick® yarn in bulky weight (category 6). The pattern calls for two contrasting skeins totaling approximately 106 yards. The original colorway combines Fisherman and Granite, though the pattern encourages customization with alternative color combinations such as blue, pink, or green. Knitting needles required include size 11 and 15 circular needles measuring 16 inches, with a size 13 needle used for the gauge measurement. Additional materials include a stitch marker for tracking rounds, a wool needle for finishing and pompom attachment, and an optional 4-inch or 5-inch faux fur pompom.

Sizing and Measurements

The Barley Chevron Hat is available in two sizes to accommodate different head measurements. The S/M size offers a 19-21 inch circumference, while the M/L size provides a 21-23 inch circumference. Gauge is established at 5 stitches across 6 rows in stockinette stitch using size 13 needles over a 2-by-2-inch swatch, ensuring proper fit when the specified yarn and needle sizes are used.