Meaning ‘to glitter’ or ‘shine’ in Icelandic, Glitra lives up to its name with sparkling seed beads and the radiant glow of silk.

Shibui Knits ‘Silk Cloud’ and ‘Cima’ are combined to form a textural mix akin to the atmospheric Icelandic landscape.

After knitting a single rib brim, the main body pattern is created with two-color knit and purl stripes highlighted by slipped seed beads. Stockinette stitch forms the remainder of the body and crown shaping.

I was inspired to create this simple and chic hat after designing the Glitra Scarf.

Yardage Requirements:
Sample used:
MC (Shibui Knits ‘Cima’): 158 yards/144.5 meters of “Ivory”

CC (Shibui Knits ‘Silk Cloud’): 53 yards/48.5 meters of “Coffee”

Gauge Information:
30 sts & 48 rows = 4” (10cm) in Striped Wave Stitch after blocking, on US 4 (3.5mm) needles

31sts & 38 rows = 4” (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch after blocking, on US 4 (3.5mm) needles

Always use a needle size that achieves the correct gauge.

Tools & Materials:
US 2 (2.75mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle
US 4 (3.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle
US 4 (3.5mm) set of double pointed needles
Beads - size 11/0 seed beads. 288 beads in Color 1, 144 beads in Color 2
Sewing needle and thread. Needle needs to be fine enough to pass easily through size 11/0 seed beads
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle