Hat Knitting Pattern for Double Knit Yarn - Waffly Versatile Hat

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The Waffly Versatile hat is designed to pair with the Waffly Versatile Cowl. Inspired by the nostalgia of a tea time favourite, this cosy, textured hat pattern is knitted with Double Knit yarn is a toasty addition to your winter accessories.

The design uses just knit, purl, yo and k2tog stitches - there is a video tutorial provided for working the ‘yo, k2tog’ stitches.

The hat is knitted in the round, with 4 row repeats so it makes it ideal for social or TV knitting too.

The pattern is written for 2 adult sizes and has the fit of a loose beanie.

The pattern pictures show the hat in the smaller size.

Stitches used: Knit, purl, yo, k2tog

Sizes: Small, Large

Measurements:

The finished measurements for each size are:

• Small: 21” / 53cm in circumference and 7” / 18cm in height
• Large: 22.5” / 57 cm and 7.5” / 19cm in height

Due to the stretch in the ribbing and style of the hat, the large size will comfortably fit a head size of 24” / 61cm plus.

Materials Used:

• Double Knitting Yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits 100% Superwash DK Merino, 100g / 3.5oz, 246 yds / 225m per skein. The yarn shown in the pattern pictures is the Alaskan Sky colour. Yardage per size
• Small – 60g / 2.1oz, 148yds / 135m
• Large – 70g / 2.5oz, 172yds / 158m
• 1 x US size 4 (3.5mm) 16" (40cm) circular needle
• 1 x US size 6 (4mm) 16" (40cm) circular needle
• A set of US size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving the ends in

Gauge:

21 stitches and 26 rows to 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch on 4mm needle after blocking

15.5 stitches and 38 rnds to 4” / 10cm on 4mm needles in waffle pattern after blocking