Buy the BlueGrill Hat and get the matching BlueGrill Scarf for only $1. Prior purchases count towards this discount.

This graphic windowpane plaid hat is a fun and fashionable way to stay warm through winter’s end. The technique used to create the plaid patterning is smart – knit the horizontal stripes as you go, but insert the vertical stripes as a crochet chain after the knitting is done. The crochet is both basic and supported with two tutorials – pictorial and video – and so much easier than the alternative – eight bobbins! Seed stitch forms an elegant border.

Inspired by Missoni, the bright blue on tonal grays background is a fashion statement. But work it in basic colors – red on black or gold on green – to make it a classic.

Directions are both charted and written.

The pattern for the matching BlueGrill Scarf is also available to download on Ravelry.

Skills Needed to Successfully Complete This Pattern: cast on, knit, purl, k2tog decrease, applied crochet chain stitch*

Link to tutorial provided.

MATERIALS
Main Color (MC): Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Effects (100% Superwash Wool; 100g (3.5 oz)/200 m (220 yds), 1 ball, color 02
Contrast Color (CC): Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 100g (3.5 oz)/200 m (220 yds), 1 ball, color 813

US #5/3.75 mm and #6/4 mm 16” circular needle, or size to match gauge
US #6/4 mm double-point needles (or substitute to knitter’s preference for knitting small tubes)
US H/5 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker, tapestry needle