What you'll need
| Circumference, in: | 17 | 20 | 22 |
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| Circumference, cm: | 43 | 51 | 56 |
Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool -
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Frigid air that makes your breath “smoke”, icicles hanging from rooftops, frosty trees – these call to mind the deep icy blue color of winter. The Icy Textures hat is a wonderful unisex design that will keep you warm and comfortable. This hat design has three sizes with a bit of negative ease. It is a great pattern for beginning knitters who know how to knit in the round.
The sample was made in Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool yarn, which is made of 100% Merino and each skein contains 250 yards (229 m) / 113 g). Any light worsted weight wool yarn should work, using up to 250 yards for the largest size.
Icy Textures Hat by Carmen Nuland
What is Being Made
The Icy Textures Hat is a unisex knitted winter hat designed by Carmen Nuland. This downloadable knitting pattern offers three distinct sizing options to accommodate different head sizes: Toddler (17" / 43 cm circumference), Child (20" / 51 cm circumference), and Adult (22" / 56 cm circumference). The hat features a deep icy blue colorway inspired by winter imagery—frigid air, icicles, and frosty trees—making it both a functional and visually appealing accessory for cold weather wear.
Techniques and Construction
This hat is constructed using knitting in the round, a fundamental technique that creates a seamless, tubular fabric. The pattern is specifically designed as a beginner-friendly project for knitters who already possess basic circular knitting skills. The design incorporates negative ease, meaning the finished circumference is slightly smaller than the wearer's head measurement, allowing the hat to fit snugly and stay in place without slipping.
Stitches Used
While the PDF excerpt does not specify individual stitch names, the pattern is worked in a stitch pattern that creates textured detail. The gauge is 20 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern after blocking, indicating a structured, defined fabric suitable for maintaining the hat's shape and achieving consistent sizing across all three options.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted (100% Merino wool; 250 yards / 229 meters per 113 grams). One skein in Light Turquoise is required.
- Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40.5 cm) in length, plus matching double-pointed needles for the crown decreases, or needles sized to achieve the specified gauge.
- Notions: Stitch marker(s) for tracking pattern repeats and round beginnings; yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Weight and Fiber Content
The pattern calls for DK-weight yarn in the form of Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted, which is a premium 100% Merino wool. Merino wool is prized for its softness, breathability, and temperature-regulating properties, making it an excellent choice for a winter hat that will feel comfortable against the skin. The yardage provided (250 yards) is sufficient for all three sizes, with the pattern designed to use approximately one full skein regardless of size selection.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Carmen Nuland |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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