What you'll need
| SIZING: | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head circumference, in: | 20.5-21.3'' | 21.7-22.5 '' | 22.8-23.6'' |
| height: | 8.3 | 8.5 | 9 |
Drops Nepal -
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3 | 3 | 3 |
Product Description
MATERIALS • 16 inch (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed neeldes. • Original yarn: DROPS Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75 oz (75 m/50 g)
2 skeins in black color #uni colour 8903; 2 skeins in white color #uni colour 1101;
•• You can substitute yarn just make sure that it matches following proportions 1.75oz(50g) each approx 82 yards(75m).
• Scissors • Tapestry needle RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED • Row counter (to count each row knitted & to stay on track) • Stitch marker (to mark the beginning of a row) GAUGE • 24 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4'' (10 x 10 cm) worked in Stockinette st after blocking ••Note: Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Snowflake Hat by eVVash
What Is Being Made
The Snowflake hat is a forest-themed knitted beanie designed by independent designer eVVash. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a finished hat featuring decorative colorwork elements inspired by winter and forest aesthetics. The design is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, making it an accessible project for beginners while remaining engaging for more experienced crafters.
Craft and Primary Technique
This pattern uses knitting as its primary construction method. The hat employs stranded colorwork techniques, which involve carrying multiple yarn colors across rows to create intricate patterned designs. Stranded colorwork, also known as Fair Isle knitting, allows knitters to incorporate detailed motifs and color variations throughout the fabric while maintaining consistent fabric structure and elasticity.
Stitches and Construction
The Snowflake hat utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with the stranded colorwork method to build the forest-themed pattern. This technique requires knitters to work with two colors simultaneously, switching between them to create the snowflake and forest design elements. The stranded method produces a reversible, double-layered fabric in the patterned sections, adding durability and warmth to the finished hat.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pattern calls for Aran-weight yarn, which is a medium-heavy yarn suitable for quick, warm projects. The original design uses DROPS Nepal yarn (65% wool, 35% alpaca blend) at 82 yards per 1.75 ounces (75 meters per 50 grams). The pattern requires:
- 2 skeins in black (#uni colour 8903)
- 2 skeins in white (#uni colour 1101)
Yarn substitutions are permitted, provided the replacement yarn matches the Aran weight specification to maintain proper gauge and finished hat dimensions.
Needles and Tools
The Snowflake hat pattern requires US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40 cm) in length, or alternatively, US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles. Circular needles are commonly used for hat knitting to accommodate the crown shaping and seamless construction, while double-pointed needles provide an option for knitters who prefer that method for working in the round.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent introduction to stranded colorwork techniques. The forest-themed snowflake motif provides visual interest while remaining manageable for knitters new to working with multiple colors.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Evvash |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | in 24 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4'' (10 x 10 cm) worked in Stockinette st after blocking |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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