Dollface (Barbie Hat) by Alexandra Frankel

Dollface (Barbie Hat)

Knitting
July 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stranded knitting on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
140 - 225 yards (128 - 206 m)
Toddler (Child, Adult Small, Medium, Large)
English
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A hat tip to everyone’s favorite plastic-fantastic fashionista and all things pretty, pink, nostalgic and fun.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a folded brim. The body of the hat is knit in stranded colorwork.

Sizes
Toddler (Child, Adult Small, Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 16 (17.25, 18.75, 20, 21.25)“
Length: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”

Yarn
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (DK weight, 100% American Targhee Wool, 145 yards per 50g skein)
MC: 115 (130, 145, 160, 180) yards
CC: 25 (30, 35, 40, 45) yards
Shown in Azalea (MC) and Hammock (CC)

Needles
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needle, plus a second circular needle in US 3 or smaller for joining the brim
US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular needle and set of DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop), or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
8 stitch markers, tapestry needle, pompom (optional)

Gauge
24 sts x 27 rows = 4”/10 cm in stranded knitting on larger needles after blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Skills Required
Provisional cast on, knitting in the round, decreasing, stranded colorwork

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