Felted Cloche Flapper Hat by Lee Ann Garrett

Felted Cloche Flapper Hat

Knitting
June 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
223 - 250 yards (204 - 229 m)
Women's 22"-23" head
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $6.00.

This cloche hat is fun to knit and felt! It is knit quite large and is then felted to a dense fabric by using a washing machine. Detailed FELTING INSTRUCTIONS are included with the pattern.

SKILL LEVEL:
Medium

NEEDLES;
4.5mm crochet hook for flower (if required)

YARN:
Main Colour (MC) 220 Yds (200m) Worsted weight WOOL yarn (Superwash will NOT felt)
Contrast Colour (CC) 20 yds (18m) Worsted Weight WOOL for trim
Crochet Flower 20 yds (18m)
I suggest you purchase extra yarn

NOTE: Gauge does not have to be precise as the size is also dependent on amount of time it is felted

Stitch Marker
Darning Needle

Other Info About This Felted Cloche Hat Pattern:

  • The Finished Hat is Stylish yet Practical

  • It’s Windproof and Water Resistant

  • It Retains its Shape

  • It’s the Warmest Hat You’ll Ever Make!

    A sidenote: I’m also the Author of three Published Books: ’Knit Hats for Babies’, ‘Diaper Cover Sets’ published by Leisure Arts and ‘Twenty-to-Make: Easy Knitted Tea Cosies’ published by by Search Press

Thanks!