Product Description
Boysenberry Hat: a sweet way to keep warm! Isn’t it great to see the return of bobbles to knitted work? They make such a clever and exuberant contribution to fabric texture and are great fun for the knitter. This bell-shaped hat with a tassel on top features a puffy berry motif on a background of directional stitches. An I-cord bind off from a provisional cast on creates a subtly shaped edge. Check out the matching [Boysenberry Mittens!][1]
Boysenberry Hat by Cheryl Toy
What Is Being Made
The Boysenberry Hat is a bell-shaped knitted hat designed by Cheryl Toy featuring a distinctive puffy berry bobble motif on the crown paired with a tassel finish. This intermediate-level knitting project combines textural elements with a fitted silhouette, creating a warm and visually engaging accessory. The hat is available in three finished sizes with a circumference of 19 inches, 21.5 inches, or 22.25 inches after blocking.
Knitting Techniques Used
This design employs several intermediate knitting techniques to achieve its textured appearance and structured shape. The hat begins with a provisional cast-on method, allowing for a seamless join when working in the round. Directional stitches form the background fabric, creating visual interest beneath the prominent bobble elements. Decreases are strategically placed throughout the crown shaping, utilizing techniques such as knit two together (k2tog), slip-slip-knit (ssk), and centered double decreases (CDD) to create a smooth taper toward the top. The finishing edge features an I-cord bind off, which adds a refined, durable edge to the completed hat.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Boysenberry Hat incorporates bobble stitches as its signature textural feature, with the puffy berry motifs creating dimensional interest across the crown. The background fabric utilizes directional stitches that complement the bobble placement. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases including k2tog, ssk, and CDD (centered double decreases), along with increases such as M1L (make one left) and M1R (make one right) to control the hat's fit and drape. The I-cord bind off provides both structural integrity and a polished finishing detail.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Boysenberry Hat is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight. The suggested yarn is The Fibre Co Cumbria Fingering, a premium blend containing 90% wool that provides warmth, elasticity, and stitch definition ideal for showcasing the bobble and directional stitch work. While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided content, 4-ply yarn typically works well with needles in the US 1–3 range for projects of this type. The yarn choice supports the hat's structure and ensures the bobbles maintain their dimensional quality throughout wear and washing.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Cheryl Toy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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