Elia Hat is a cozy and stylish winter accessory, designed to keep you warm while adding a touch of charm to your cold-weather wardrobe. The combination of stranded colorwork and textured knitting creates a visually appealing design, making this hat a standout piece. Whether you prefer a subtle, elegant look or a bolder contrast of colors, Elia Hat allows for customization to match your style. The attached pom-pom adds a playful finishing touch.

This pattern is knit in the round from the bottom up, starting with a snug ribbed brim. The body is divided into two sections – one featuring a repeating snowflake motif in stranded colorwork, and the other showcasing a beautifully textured stitch pattern. The hat is worked with two strands of Aran weight yarn held together, ensuring warmth and structure. The pattern includes both written and charted instructions, making it beginner-friendly yet engaging for more experienced knitters.

MATERIALS
Approximately 120 gr. (315 yards) from Color A and 34 gr. (90 yards) from Color B.
For pom-pom is used approximately 23 gr. (60 yards) from Color B.
Both colors A and B are of Aran weight yarn.

GAUGE
14 sts/22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) with large needles in stocking stitch.

NEEDLES
A pair of circular needles size 5 mm (US 8) with length 40 cm (16 inches) or a set of 5 mm (US 8) double-pointed knitting needles.
A pair of circular needles size 6 mm (US 10) with length 40 cm (16 inches) and a set of 6 mm (US 10) double-pointed knitting needles (for crown decreases).

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Height: 28 cm (11 inches).
Circumference (unstretched): 52 cm (20 inches).

SIZE
Adult. One size: to fit 54-56 cm / 21-22” circumference.

TECHNIQUES
Alternate Cable Cast On Method (optional).

PLEASE NOTE
The hat is knitted with 2 strands of yarn held together.
Pattern stitches are both written and charted.
The hat is photographed in Color 152 (Beige Melange, color A) and Color 545 (Brown, color B).

By purchasing this pattern you agree to the terms & conditions.