Beret and Hats in Sirdar Crofter DK - 9189 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Crofter DK Hats Collection – Pattern 9189: Four Knitted Hat Designs for Ages 4 to Adult

Sirdar pattern 9189 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring four distinct hat designs suitable for a wide range of ages and head sizes, from 4 years through to adult men and women. The four designs included are a Beret, a Ribbed Hat, a Hat with Earflaps, and a Slouchy Hat, all worked in Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. This versatile collection makes it an excellent choice for knitters looking to create handmade gifts or wardrobe staples across multiple size ranges from a single pattern purchase.

Yarn and Materials

All four hats are designed for use with Sirdar F026 Crofter DK, a double knitting weight yarn, with each design worked in a different shade:

• Beret – Crofter DK shade 060 (requires 1–2 x 50g balls depending on size)
• Ribbed Hat – Crofter DK shade 050 (1 x 50g ball across all sizes)
• Hat with Earflaps – Crofter DK shade 059 (1 x 50g ball across all sizes)
• Slouchy Hat – Crofter DK shade 058 (1 x 50g ball across all sizes)

The pattern notes that these designs are also suitable for other Sirdar DK-weight yarns, including Country Style DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Click DK, Balmoral DK, Denim Tweed DK, and Escape DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

Needles Required

• 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – used for all four hat designs
• 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles – required additionally for the Beret and Slouchy Hat only

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is particularly important for hat knitting, as even small differences in stitch gauge can significantly affect the finished circumference and fit of the hat. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size as necessary.

The Beret

The Beret is a classic, shaped hat design with a wide, rounded crown that sits flat and full on the head. Berets are traditionally worked by increasing stitches outward from a ribbed brim to create the characteristic wide disc shape, then decreasing back in toward the crown. This design uses both 3¼mm and 4mm needles, with the smaller needles typically employed for the brim ribbing to create a neat, firm edge that grips the head securely. The Beret is the only design in this collection that may require 2 x 50g balls of yarn at the larger adult sizes, reflecting its more generous, shaped construction.

Key Features of the Beret

• Classic shaped crown with a full, rounded silhouette
• Ribbed brim for a snug, comfortable fit
• Worked in Crofter DK shade 060
• Requires both 3¼mm and 4mm needles
• Available in sizes from 4–6 years through to adult woman and man

The Ribbed Hat

The Ribbed Hat is a straightforward, classic beanie-style hat constructed primarily using rib stitch. Ribbing is a fundamental knitting technique created by alternating knit and