What you'll need
| Size: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Finished circumference, cm: | 35.5 | 40.5 | 45.5 | 51 | 53 | 61 |
| Finished circumference, in: | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Finished height, cm: | 11.5 | 16.5 | 18.5 | 21 | 23.5 | 26 |
| Finished height, in: | 4.5 | 6.5 | 7.25 | 8.25 | 9.25 | 10.25 |
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Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
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Product Description
Mosaic knitting is a very stress-free way of knitting color work, since only 1 color is handled at a time. If you can knit stripes, you can make the I’m Cold hat!
This pattern contains instructions for 6 sizes, ranging from a finished size of 35.5 cm up to 61 cm (14 to 24 inches). The I’m Cold mosaic hat is seamless and knitted from the bottom up. The instructions for the color work are provided both charted and written out.
Difficulty level
The I’m Cold hat is seamless and knit in the round from the bottom up. This pattern features mosaic slip stitch patterning. Stitches used include knit, purl, and k2tog. Therefore, this pattern is suitable for the advanced beginner to intermediate knitter.
On choosing your size
When choosing your hat size, take 2.5 – 5 cm (1 – 2 inches) of negative ease into account for a fitted hat. For a more slouchy fit, take approx. 0 – 5 cm (0 – 2 inches) of positive ease into account.
I'm Cold Hat by Susanne Visch
What is Being Made
The I'm Cold hat is a seamless, colorwork beanie knitted in the round from the bottom up. This pattern offers versatility with instructions for 6 sizes, accommodating finished circumferences ranging from 35.5 cm to 61 cm (14 to 24 inches), making it suitable for children through adults. The hat features mosaic knitting colorwork, creating a visually striking pattern without the complexity typically associated with traditional color work techniques.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern showcases mosaic knitting, a beginner-friendly approach to color work that simplifies the knitting process by handling only one color at a time. As the designer notes, if you can knit stripes, you can make the I'm Cold hat. This stress-free technique eliminates the need to manage multiple colors simultaneously, making it an excellent introduction to patterned knitting. The mosaic slip stitch patterning creates depth and visual interest while remaining accessible to intermediate knitters. Instructions for the color work are provided in both charted and written formats, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch
- Purl stitch
- K2tog (knit two together) for decreasing
- Slip stitch (used in mosaic patterning)
Materials
The I'm Cold hat is designed to be knitted with Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, a 100% acrylic yarn offering 276 meters (302 yards) per 100 grams. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 19 grams (52 meters / 57 yards) for the smallest size up to 89 grams (246 meters / 269 yards) for the largest size. The DK weight yarn is ideal for creating a fabric with good stitch definition, allowing the mosaic colorwork pattern to display clearly. Circular needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required for knitting this seamless, in-the-round construction.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate and is suitable for advanced beginners to intermediate knitters. While mosaic knitting simplifies color work, knitters should be comfortable with basic techniques including knit and purl stitches, working in the round with circular needles, and basic decreasing methods.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Simply DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Susanne Visch |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Choose knitting needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round in the sizes mentioned, for brim, body & mosaic pattern. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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