Flint Hill Hat by Melissa Burke

Flint Hill Hat

Knitting
July 2022
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in cable pattern stitch, unblocked, unstretched, on largest needles.
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
103 - 112 yards (94 - 102 m)
Hat fits an adult head size of approx 22” - 23.5” (55.9 cm – 59.7 cm). Unblocked, unstretched hat circumference approx 17.5” (44.5 cm). Unblocked hat height approx 9.25“ (23.5 cm). Additional sizes available by working more or fewer pattern stitch and/or
English
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The Flint Hill Hat is quick to knit and deep winter warm. It features a simple cable and slip stitch design that diminishes to an attractive crown. An Alternating/Italian cast-on creates the professional finish of a tubular cast-on without the multiple rounds required to work it.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit to reduce the potential for error.

NOTE: Accurate gauge is EXTREMELY important for a correct fit when so few stitches are involved. A SMALL variance in gauge can make for a BIG difference in the size of your finished project and whether you run out of yarn before finishing.

CONSTRUCTION

The hat is cast on using the Alternating/Italian cast-on and then worked in the round.

Pompon utilizes approx 9 yds (8.25 m) of yarn. Pompon yardage is included in yarn requirements listed above.

Hat features an attractive decrease and looks just as lovely without a pompon should you wish to forego this extra embellishment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Alternating/Italian cast-on
  • Knit and purl stitches
  • Slipped stitches
  • Cable stitches - 1/2RC
  • Decrease stitches - CDD, SSK

INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.

YARN NOTES

Avoid highly variegated and/or excessively fuzzy yarn as it will obscure the cable pattern.

ADDITIONAL NOTIONS

You will also need:
Cable needle
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Clover blue (large) pompon maker or 3-3/8” (8.6 cm) piece of cardboard