Kaarna Hat

Knitting
January 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
220 - 235 yards (201 - 215 m)
One size 16.5" / 42cm unstretched
English
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Kaarna Hat features beautiful, classic cable pattern with squishy folded double brim. The beanie is worked in the round starting with provisional cast on. The brim is worked with K1P1 rib
and the stitches from provisional cast on edge are joined to create a permanent folded double brim. The instructions for the cable pattern are both written and charted. The height of the hat can be adjusted according to the cable pattern repeat.

Size: One size (adult).
Finished size: Circumference unstretched 16.5’’ / 42 cm & Height (approx.): 9.8’’ / 25 cm.
Suggested Yarn:
* Rowan, Kid Classic 50g / 140m/153yds x 2 (= approx. 220 yds. / 205 m). Can be substituted with other
similar weight yarns (please check gauge).

Suggested needles:

  • Ribbing: US6 / 4 mm 16”/40 cm circular knitting needles
  • Main pattern: US8 / 5mm 16”/40 cm circular knitting needles & US8 / 5mm double pointed knitting needles Additional set of circular knitting needles US6 / 4mm to join the provisional cast on edge

Please note, that the knitting needle sizes are only a suggestion, choose the needle size needed to achieve the mentioned gauge.

Gauge:

  • Ribbing: 22 sts & 23 rows / 4’’ (10 cm) / US6 / 4mm knitting needles.
  • Stockinette stitch & main pattern: 19 sts & 18 rows / 4’’ (10 cm) / US8 / 5mm knitting needles.

Techniques:

  • Provisional cast on
  • Cables
  • Knitting & purling
  • Decreases

Notions:

  • Crochet hook G / 4.25mm (for provisional crochet cast on)
  • Cable needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Waste yarn for provisional cast on (similar weight as working yarn)
  • Faux fur pom pom (optional)