Product Description
Bulky cabled hat, worked sideways, then in the round, then sideways again, then in the round again.
This pattern was originally published [in Knitscene Accessories 2013][1] as Pink Squish Hat. It was re-released as a self-published pattern in December 2014.
This hat uses what I call sideways edge cast-on and bind- off techniques to work in opposite directions with no picked up stitches or seaming. Combine that with the cables and garter stitch texture throughout, and the surface of this hat seems to twist and turn all over itself, in and out of the different sections.
The buttons serve two purposes: they are decorative, of course, and they prevent the need to seam or graft any edges together on the sideways sections.
This hat may not move along quite as speedily as other bulky knits, with the tight gauge and all those cables and turns, but it is still a quick knit in this squishy yarn, and with the unique construction saving you finishing steps, you will surely be sa
What a Twist Knit Hat by Lee Meredith
Project Overview
What a Twist is an intermediate-level knit hat pattern that creates a visually dynamic, three-dimensional surface through innovative construction techniques and strategic stitch placement. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Lee Meredith offers a fresh approach to hat design by combining sideways construction with cable and garter stitch textures to produce a hat that appears to twist and turn across its entire surface.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a finished knit hat featuring a crown with a cable detail and a contrasting top section. The hat showcases multiple color options, with the primary sample worked in pink, beige, turquoise, and brown. The design emphasizes visual interest through the interplay of texture and color rather than complex shaping.
Construction Techniques
The hat employs several distinctive construction methods that set it apart from traditional hat patterns:
- Sideways edge cast-on and bind-off techniques: These methods allow the hat to be worked in opposite directions without requiring picked-up stitches or seaming, creating a seamless construction process.
- Cable and garter stitch combination: The pattern integrates cable stitches with garter stitch texture throughout, creating dimensional surface effects that make the hat appear to twist and undulate.
- Contrasting crown cable section: A dedicated cable section at the crown can be worked in a contrasting yarn color to enhance the visual impact of the design.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch techniques employed in this pattern include cable stitches and garter stitch. The cables create raised, twisted lines that form the structural and visual foundation of the design, while garter stitch—created by knitting every row—provides a textured, bumpy fabric that complements the cables and contributes to the overall three-dimensional appearance of the finished hat.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
This pattern accommodates multiple color variations, each with specific yardage requirements:
- Pink colorway: Quince & Co. Puffin 100% wool bulky single ply in Dogwood, approximately 2 skeins (224 yards total; only a small portion of the second skein is used).
- Beige and turquoise colorway: Quince & Co. Puffin 100% wool bulky single ply in Chanterelle (beige) and Peacock (turquoise), 1 skein each color (112 yards per skein).
- Brown colorway: Brown Sheep Lanaloft Bulky 100% wool bulky single ply in Cliff Rock, less than 1 skein (160 yards per skein).
- Contrasting crown cable section: Approximately 30 yards or meters of contrasting yarn is needed if working the crown cable in a different color from the main hat body.
All yarn options are bulky weight single ply wool, providing warmth and structure suitable for the cable and garter stitch textures. Knitting needles appropriate for bulky yarn are required to work this pattern.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore more advanced construction techniques and stitch combinations. The sideways cast-on and bind-off methods, combined with cable work, require comfort with non-traditional hat construction approaches.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Lee Meredith |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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