Destiny - seamed or seamless hat

Destiny Seamed or Seamless Hat by Jennifer Lee

What Is Being Made

Destiny is a versatile family hat pattern designed by Jennifer Lee that features an unusual center front tie detail to create a distinctive silhouette. The pattern offers flexibility for crafters who prefer a different aesthetic: the tie and opening can be omitted entirely to create a super long, slouchy style hat instead. Available in five sizes ranging from Age 2-5 through to Man, this hat is suitable for the entire family.

Pattern Versions and Construction Methods

The Destiny pattern includes two distinct construction approaches to suit different knitting preferences:

• Style A – Seamless (Worked in Rounds): This version is knitted in continuous rounds using double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming. The seamless construction creates a smooth, uninterrupted fabric ideal for those who prefer to avoid finishing work.
• Style B – Seamed (Worked in Rows): This version is worked flat in rows using straight needles and requires seaming to join the pieces together. This method may appeal to knitters who prefer working with traditional flat needles or who find the seaming process meditative.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Destiny is rated as an Easy pattern, making it suitable for beginner knitters. The hat is primarily worked in stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern on the right side. The pattern incorporates basic knitting techniques including increases to shape the crown and the foundational knit stitch. Garter stitch is referenced in the pattern abbreviations, indicating this textured stitch (created by knitting every row) may be used in specific sections of the design.

Yarn and Needle Requirements

Destiny is designed to be worked in super chunky weight yarn, specifically using Miss Tricot Filati Abbraccio yarn in 100g balls with a yardage of 150 meters per ball. Only one ball is required across all five sizes (Age 2-5, 6-10, Teen, Lady, and Man), making this an economical project. The pattern calls for 7.00mm (UK size 2, US size 10½) knitting needles—a set of double-pointed needles for the seamless Style A version, or a pair of straight needles for the seamed Style B version. A wool needle is needed for sewing seams in Style B.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a tension of 13 stitches and 19 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch using 7.00mm needles. This relatively loose tension is appropriate for super chunky yarn and contributes to the quick knitting time. Five sizes are provided to fit head circumferences from 52 centimeters (20½ inches) for Age 2-5 through to 59 centimeters (23 inches) for the Man size.