What you'll need
| One size only: | 58 cm / 22.8 inches |
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J C Rennie Supersoft 100% lambswool - #239
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J C Rennie Supersoft 100% lambswool - #191
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Product Description
A warm and comfortable hat made of wool is a wonderful gift to a beloved man, and when it is made with your own hands it becomes priceless! Fans of vintage and ethnic motifs will definitely appreciate it. Once upon a time these accessories were worn by athletes and travelers, they went in expeditions and conquered mountain peaks. And today such a hat will become a true friend in a adventure and a stylish accessory for a city inhabitant in cold winter weather. This product is designed for active and stout-hearted men.
The pattern below fits an adult size 58 cm/ 22.8 inches. The height of the hat is 23-25 cm/ 9-9.8 inches and the top is 10-13 cm/ 3.9 – 5.1 inches in stretch.
The required skills:
Cast on and bind off, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, skill to read the chart and knit in the jacquard technique.
Vintage Hat by Vera Mogildea
What is Being Made
The Vintage Hat is an adult-sized knitted hat inspired by classic retro accessories with historical roots in skiing, climbing, and northern travel culture. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished hat measuring 58 cm (22.8 inches) in circumference with a height of 23–25 cm (9–9.8 inches) and a crown width of 10–13 cm (3.9–5.1 inches) in stretch. The design celebrates vintage aesthetics while providing practical warmth for everyday wear.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The hat is worked using a two-color yarn approach, which creates a close-woven fabric with enhanced durability and insulation. Knitters have the flexibility to work with either two threads simultaneously for a thicker, warmer garment, or a single thread for a lighter alternative that still provides adequate warmth. The pattern requires attention to gauge consistency and blocking techniques to achieve proper finished dimensions and fabric characteristics.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction methodology emphasizes gauge-critical knitting. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches by 18 rows over a 5 cm by 5 cm swatch after blocking, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Maintaining accurate gauge ensures proper fit around the head circumference and appropriate hat height.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Yarn: Scottish Lambs wool yarn—specifically Rennie Supersoft 100% lambswool at 250 meters per 50 grams. Two skeins are required: one skein in Tusk color #239 (50g) and one skein in Coffee color #191 (50g). The yarn is categorized as 3-ply and 4-ply weight, providing excellent quality and warmth.
- Needles: Size 0 (2 mm) circular needle, or a size appropriate to obtain the specified gauge of 20 stitches by 18 rows per 5 cm square.
- Additional Tools: Crochet hook or tapestry needle for finishing, and scissors for yarn cutting.
Design Features
The Vintage Hat showcases a two-color knitting design that combines Tusk and Coffee shades, creating visual interest while maintaining the retro aesthetic. The pattern was developed in 2017 by designer Vera Mogildea and represents a personal commission inspired by a cherished vintage hat. The close-woven construction achieved through two-thread knitting produces a hat suitable for cold-weather conditions while remaining versatile enough for lighter wear when worked with a single thread. The design appeals to enthusiasts of classic accessories and those seeking functional, timeless knitwear.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Vera Mogildea |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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