Product Description
ErrataSwitch to color B (optional) and knit in stockinette (knit all stitches) until piece measures 9 inches from CO edge (from the longest part of the scalloped edge).
Old Shale is a cloche style slouchy beanie with a touch of lace at the brim. This is a great introduction to knitting lace in the round. The pattern is simple enough for a beginner or intermediate knitter. Includes Yarn Overs, simple Decreases, and using Double pointed needles.
Supplies Required: US 8 circular and Double Pointed Needles Scissors Darning Needle
This Pattern is written for circular knitting needles and calls for a worsted or heavy worsted/aran weight yarn.
Old Shale Hat by IsolaHandmade
What Is Being Made
Old Shale is a slouchy cloche style beanie hat designed by Kali Sierra Berg. This one-size-fits-all hat is suitable for teens and adults and features a touch of lace detailing at the brim. The design offers optional color changes, allowing knitters to customize their finished hat with contrasting yarn colors for added visual interest.
Knitting Techniques Used
This beginner-level knitting project employs fundamental techniques that make it accessible to newer knitters while still delivering an attractive finished garment. The pattern utilizes circular needle knitting for the main body of the hat, which allows for seamless, in-the-round construction. Knitters will transition to double-pointed needles (DPNs) during the crown decreases when the stitch count becomes too small for the circular needle to work comfortably. The pattern incorporates lace detailing at the brim, which adds a delicate visual element to the slouchy silhouette.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (K): The foundational stitch used throughout most of the hat
- Knit 2 together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease stitch used during the crown shaping to gradually reduce stitches
- Yarn over (YO): Used in the lace pattern section at the brim to create decorative openwork
Materials and Equipment
Yarn: The pattern calls for Knit Picks City Tweed HW in Aran weight. The recommended colorways are Blue Blood (Color A) and Orca (Color B), though the color change is optional for knitters who prefer a solid-colored hat.
Needles and Tools: Knitters will need a US 8 circular needle (16 inches) for the main body and a set of 4 or 5 US 8 double-pointed needles for the crown decreases. Additional supplies include a measuring tape, darning needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats.
Pattern Details
This free downloadable PDF pattern from IsolaHandmade provides complete instructions for creating the Old Shale hat. The design is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to hat construction or in-the-round knitting. The slouchy fit combined with the lace brim creates a modern, flattering silhouette suitable for various personal styles.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | IsolaHandmade |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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