Zigzag Hat

Zigzag Hat by Evvash

What Is Being Made

The Zigzag Hat is a knitted colorwork hat designed by independent designer Evvash. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern creates a finished hat featuring stranded colorwork techniques that produce a distinctive zigzag visual pattern. The hat is suitable for intermediate-level knitters and uses an aran weight yarn for a warm, structured finished garment.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles. The construction method allows for seamless hat creation, which is a hallmark of modern hat knitting design. The pattern employs stranded colorwork, a traditional technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the back of the work to create patterned designs on the front surface. This method produces a dense, insulated fabric ideal for winter headwear.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The primary stitch structure is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The pattern incorporates stranded colorwork (also called fair isle), where two yarn colors are worked simultaneously to create the zigzag pattern. The gauge is established at 20 stitches by 28 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in Stockinette stitch and blocked, ensuring proper fit and finished dimensions.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Zigzag Hat pattern calls for Drops Nepal yarn, a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. This fiber content provides warmth, elasticity, and softness. The pattern requires:

• Color 101 (white) – 2 skeins
• Color 0618 (camel) – 2 skeins

Each skein contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and approximately 82 yards (75 meters). The pattern is flexible regarding yarn substitution; any aran weight yarn matching these yardage and weight proportions will work successfully.

Needles and Tools Required

The pattern specifies US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40 centimeters) in length, or alternatively US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles. Essential tools include scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. The pattern recommends (but does not require) a row counter for tracking progress and stitch markers to denote the beginning of each round.

Pattern Support and Quality

Evvash emphasizes precision and thoughtful pattern design. Knitters encountering difficulties or potential errors are encouraged to contact the designer at pattern@evvash.com for assistance. This pattern is protected by copyright © 2019 and is available as a downloadable PDF from www.evvash.com.