The Galentine’s Hat might just be the perfect gift: a quick knitting project that offers just enough challenge, addictive stranded colorwork, and the opportunity to stack on an enormous plush pom!
A relaxed beanie with just the right amount of slouch and a nice snug brim to hug your head, this pattern is adaptable to various skill levels with modifications for the cast on and colorwork sections included.
Good to know:
Skills Required/Techniques Used:
- Knit & purl
- Increasing and decreasing stitches
- Tubular cast on (modification: long tail cast-on and 2 x 2 rib)
- Stranded color work with up to 3 colors in one row (modification: use one contrast color)
- Making poms (optional)
Needles (not included):
- Size 5 US circular needles, 16″ – or needed to achieve gauge
- Size 5 US double pointed needles (or use magic loop) – or needed to achieve gauge
- Size 3 US circular needles, or 2 sizes smaller than size needed to achieve gauge
Gauge: 27 stitches and 26 rows over 4″ square – in pattern, in the round, after blocking
Size: Small (medium, large)
- To fit head circumference: 18.5-20″ (20-22″, 22-24″)
- Finished measurement around body of hat: 17″ (18.75″, 20.5″)
Sandnes Garn
Brooklyn Tweed
Life In The Long Grass
Dream in Color
Brooklyn Tweed