My High Desert Socks have become a go to knit for me and many others because it is quick, classic, stash friendly and sized for all. I knew I needed to do a hat with the same qualities. As its name suggests, this hat (like my high desert socks) use two strands held together to create a squishy marl that makes color mixing and matching effortless. I can’t wait to see the combos you come up with for your hat and I hope the finished piece keeps your loved one warm and cozy.

Thank you so much for your support of the Held Together Hat. I cant wait to see your finished hat! Please use the tag #heldtogetherhat to share with me on instagram! Seeing your yarn choices and watching your progress is the greatest joy. Happy knitting!

MATERIALS

• 16” Size US 3 (3.25mm) Circular Needles Shorter cord or magic loop may be needed for child size and smaller
• Either Size US 3 DPN’s OR 30”+ US 3 Circular Needles (magic loop) for crown decrease
• Fingering Weight Yarn (to be held double) - Main Color (MC) - Contrast Color 1 (CC1) - Contrast Color 2 (CC2) - Yardage below
• Stitch Maker, Snips & Darning Needle

YARDAGE

Yardage provided is approximated. Modifcations and gauge will impact final yardage. I do suggest sizing up if in question on size as this is a very stretchy hat.

Size: MC / CC1 / CC2 - Measurement in yards

Baby: 170 / 20 / 5
Toddler: 200 / 25 / 5
Child: 270 / 30 / 10
Tween: 370 / 35 / 10
Adult Sm: 400 / 40 / 10
Adult Lg: 440 / 42 / 15

YARN

Samples shown in Little Lionhead Knits Tweed Sock Sets
Adult shown in Snowberry (MC), Winter Woolens (CC1) & Mossy Forrest (CC2)
Toddler Sample Shown in Vintage Camping Sock Set (MC), Elderberry Tea (CC1) & Ochre (CC2)

This pattern uses fingering weight held double in three colors. Perfect for any type of wool or acrylic blend since the fabric is intended to stretch. Have fun choosing colors to marl, going high contrast for a graphic look, or low contrast for a subtle blended look.

To stretch yardage, the MC can be two colors held double.

GAUGE
In 2 x 2 ribbing knit in the round

Stretched: 24 sts x 28 rows in 4”
Unstretched: 37 sts x 32 rows in 4”

SIZING
baby/toddler/child/tween/adult sm/adult lg

To fit head circumference
14-16”/16-18”/18-20”/20-22”/21-23/22-24”

Approx relaxed dimensions
Total length: 8/9/9.75/11/11.5/11.75
Circumference: 9/10.25/11.5/12.75/13.5/14