Product Description
Earhart is a twist on the typical aviator hat. Knit out of rich tweed with a textured front flap and oversized buttons, this pattern modernizes this retro hat style. With sizes from baby all the way up to adult large, Earhart can be knit to indulge inner pilots of all ages.
Earhart is worked in the round from the bottom up. The textured front flap and ear flaps are worked flat and attached during the cast on round. The toddler size hat is shown in the colours Chipmunk and Snowshoe. The child size hat is shown in Jacquard and Shoeshoe.
Toddler size hat is shown in the Chipmunk and Snowshoe colourways of Knit Picks City Tweed HW
Child size hat is shown in the Jacquard and Snowshoe colourways of Knit Picks City Tweed HW
Finished Circumference: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) inches
Errata: The second line of the basketweave pattern should read: P1, p the second stitch , p the first stitch. Slip both stitches off the needle to last stitch, p1. (WS) Under 'Body of Hat" the length
Earhart Aviator Hat by Kimberly Indiana
What Is Being Made
The Earhart is a textured front flap aviator-style hat that modernizes a classic retro hat design. This knit hat features a richly tweeted construction with a distinctive textured front flap and ear flaps, drawing inspiration from traditional aviator headwear while incorporating contemporary design elements. The pattern includes oversized buttons and decorative details that elevate the vintage aesthetic for modern knitters.
Knitting Techniques
This intermediate-level knitting project is worked in the round from the bottom up, with the front flap and ear flaps worked flat and attached during the cast-on process. The construction method allows knitters to build the hat seamlessly while incorporating the structured flap elements that define the aviator silhouette. The pattern accommodates multiple sizes, ranging from newborn through adult, making it accessible for knitters working across different skill applications and garment scales.
Stitches Used
The Earhart utilizes stockinette stitch as the primary stitch pattern, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric base. The textured elements of the front flap and ear flaps add visual interest and dimension to the finished hat. Gauge is consistent across all sizes at 24 rows and 18 stitches per 4 inches, providing a reliable foundation for accurate sizing.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for Knit Picks City Tweeds yarn in Aran weight, specifically a blend of 55% merino wool, 25% superfine alpaca, and 20% nylon. The yarn provides durability and softness essential for a hat worn close to the face. Each 100-gram ball contains 164 yards, with the Donegal tweeted construction adding rich texture and visual depth. Knitters will need US 8 (5.0mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, along with DPNs and 16-inch circular needles for various construction stages.
Available Sizes
- Baby (0-6 months)
- Baby (6-12 months)
- Toddler
- Small Adult
- Large Adult
Finished circumferences range from 12.0 inches for the smallest size to 22 inches for the largest, with intermediate sizes at 14.0, 16, 18, and 20 inches. This comprehensive size range ensures the Earhart pattern serves knitters creating hats for pilots and aviation enthusiasts of all ages.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Designer: | IndianaKimberly |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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