Honey Striped Hat by Westknits | Choose three colors of DK weight yarn to knit this slip stitch hat. Begin with a ribbed brim and then work stripes and slipped stitches to form the bold honeycombs. Only one strand of yarn is used at a time for a deceptively simple textured effect. Pop a pom pom on it and enjoy your new Westknits hat!
Gauge: 22 sts & 40 rnds = 4” / 10cm in ribbed pattern using smaller needles before blocking
Finished Measurements: 20” / 51cm brim circumference (un-stretched). 9” / 23cm from brim to top of hat when the brim is folded. Shown on a 21.5” / 55cm head circumference.
Materials Used: DK weight; MC - 175yds / 160m; CC1 - 40yds / 37m; CC2 - 40yds / 37m; Shown in: West Wool Tandem (90% Falkland Merino, 10% Texel; 250yds / 229m per 100g skein)
Blue & Yellow Hat:
- MC - Prince (blue)
- CC1 - Glühwein (purple)
- CC2 - Citroen (yellow)
Orange & Aqua Hat:
- MC - Beatrix (orange)
- CC1 - White Peach (neutral)
- CC2 - Aquamarine (blue)
Needle Size:
- US 4 / 3.5mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or 1 size smaller than main needle
- US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
- *Note: Magic loop method is used for knitting in the rnd.
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions
Skill Level: Intermediate
