Playful Purls Reversible Hat
A little bit retro, a lot thick and cozy, and completely reversible – two hats in one! You need a little more yarn and a little more time to create this thick, cushy knit using a drop-stitch technique illustrated with a photo tutorial. A link to my video tutorial is given also so you can master this amazing reversible stitch pattern that makes great use of variegated yarn. A fun challenge!
This pattern is geared to intermediate knitters who are interested in learning what may be a new technique to them. The stitch pattern involves a drop stitch that takes a bit of focus – but only every 6 rounds. I’ve included a full photo tutorial as well as a link to a video I made demonstrating this technique. Once you’ve done a full round or two with the drop stitches you’ll be quite efficient at the moves (and feel very accomplished!) The pattern is 3 pages long including the photo tutorial. It has been professionally tech edited and fully test knit to be clear and free of errors.
Sizes: Adult Sizes: S/M (M/L). Note that this stitch pattern is very stretchy, making either size fit most adults depending on their fit preferences. Shown in size M/L worn with 2 in/ 5 cm negative ease.
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 19 (21) in/ 48 (53.5) cm
Height with brim not folded: 10 (11) in/ 25.5 (28) cm
Gauge: 18 3/4 sts and 42 rnds per 4 in/ 10 cm over st pattern. Gauge is difficult to measure over stitch pattern – choose a needle size that gives you approx. 5 sts/in over a stockinette swatch.
What You Need:
- Malabrigo Rios (Merino superwash; 210 yds/ 192 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein); 2 (2) skeins. Sample shown in color 809, “Solis”, OR 230 (277) yds/ 211 (254) m of a similar worsted weight yarn. Note: For S/M size, weigh your skein of Rios before deciding if you really need 2. Above amounts include a 5% safety factor – you may just need one skein.
- 16 in/40 cm circular needle in size required to obtain gauge. I used a US #5/ 3.75 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.
- one set of dpns in same size as above.
- one stitch marker
- large eyed tapestry needle
Tech Editing by Tabitha of Tabithasheart.com
Photography by J.D. Stylos.
Many thanks to model Katie McKinstry.
This pattern is available for purchase in my secure Ravelry Store.
