Hats in Hayfield Journey DK - 8187 - Downloadable PDF

Hats in Hayfield Journey DK – Pattern 8187: Complete Summary

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield presents four distinct hat designs, all worked in Hayfield Journey DK yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is numbered 8187. Each hat is sized to fit an average adult head and requires just one 100g ball of yarn per design, making this an economical and accessible collection for knitters looking to build their skills or create thoughtful handmade gifts.

The Four Hat Designs

½ Fisherman's Rib Hat

The ½ Fisherman's Rib Hat is worked in Hayfield Journey DK shade 554. Fisherman's rib is a classic knitting technique that produces a deeply textured, squishy ribbed fabric with excellent stretch and recovery — ideal for a close-fitting, warm hat. The ½ fisherman's rib method uses a K1below stitch (knitting into the stitch on the row below rather than the live stitch on the needle), which creates the characteristic thick, double-layered rib appearance without requiring the yarn to be held double. This technique gives the finished hat a luxurious, plush feel while remaining straightforward enough for an intermediate knitter to master.

• Yarn: Hayfield Journey DK, shade 554, 1 x 100g ball
• Key stitch: K1below (knit into stitch on row below)
• Technique: ½ Fisherman's Rib

Pull On Hat

The Pull On Hat is worked in Hayfield Journey DK shade 552. This is a classic, everyday beanie-style hat designed to be pulled on easily over the head. Pull on hats typically combine a ribbed brim for stretch and fit with a smooth or lightly textured body, then shaped at the crown through systematic decreases. The straightforward construction makes this a versatile design suitable for everyday wear.

• Yarn: Hayfield Journey DK, shade 552, 1 x 100g ball
• Techniques: Ribbing for brim, crown shaping with decreases
• Key stitches: Knit, purl, decrease stitches (tog, psso)

Slouchy Hat

The Slouchy Hat is worked in Hayfield Journey DK shade 555. A slouchy hat is characterised by its relaxed, oversized silhouette with extra volume at the crown that gathers and drapes softly above the head. Achieving this shape in knitting typically involves casting on more stitches than a standard beanie and working a longer body before beginning crown decreases. The result is a fashionable, casual hat with a contemporary feel. Increases and decreases are used to manage the shaping throughout.

• Yarn: Hayfield Journey DK, shade 555, 1 x 100g ball
• Techniques: Extended body length, crown shaping
• Key stitches: Knit, purl, increase, decrease

Beret

The Beret is worked in Hayfield Journey DK shade 553. A knitted beret is a more structured and shaped design than a simple beanie, featuring a snug ribbed band that sits around the head and a wide, circular crown that is shaped using increases to create the characteristic flat, rounded top. The crown is then decreased back down to a small gathered point or button-top finish. Berets require careful attention to shaping and stitch counts, making them a rewarding project for intermediate knitters.

• Yarn: Hayfield Journey DK, shade 553, 1 x 100g ball
• Techniques: Circular shaping with increases and decreases, ribbed brim
• Key stitches: Knit, purl, increase (inc), decrease (dec, tog, psso), slip stitch (s1)

Materials and Needles

All four hats in pattern 8187 are knitted using Hay