Knitworthy 8 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 8 comprises of six patterns and this year includes access to a dedicated community group in the Knitwork!

Linocut Hat is currently exclusively available in the Knitworthy 8 collection. The single pattern will be available from mid December 2024.

Linocut Hat
The Linocut Hat makes an eye catching gift for the plant lover in your life. You’ll enjoy stretching your stranded colourwork skills with the unusual, non-symmetrical pattern, and using colour to create your unique take on the design. Plus learn the smart ladderback jacquard technique: it’s the perfect way to manage long floats and makes possible the large areas of negative space that give the bold floral design its impact.

The Linocut Hat was inspired by a block printing technique where a design is carved into linoleum to create a raised surface that can be inked and printed. The simple, organic shapes of the design are evocative of the hand carved textures and unique imperfections that linocut produces. Choose two colours for a bold look that highlights the graphic quality of the design, or play with colour by combining a solid with a self-striping, speckled or variegated yarn to produce a unique look perfect for any recipient.

Yarn
DK/ worsted weight yarn, in 2 contrasting colours.
Shown in
white
MC: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (100% non-mulesed merino wool, / 125m, 50g) in Marzipan
CC: Yarn Hero Colourmix DK (100% Superwash Merino, 289 yds / m, 100g) in Day Dreamer
Dark
MC: Zakami Organic Non-Superwash Merino DK (100% fine Merino, 246 yds / 225m, 3.5oz / 100g) in Louhi
MC: Zakami SW Fine Merino - Singles (100% fine Merino, 240 yds / 220m, 3.5oz / 100g) in Selkie

Yarn required
MC: 115[125, 135] yds / 105[115, 125]m
CC: 50[55, 60] yds / 45[50, 55]m

Gauge
24 sts and 29 rows = 4” / 10cm in stranded colourwork on larger needles

Needles
US 3 / 3.25mm and US 6 / 4mm
Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.
16” / 40cm circular

Notions
Stitch markers

Sizing
child–adult smalladult medium, adult large
To fit head circumference: 20[22, 24]” / 50[55, 60]cm
Finished hat circumference: 18 1/2[20, 21 1/2] / 46[50, 54]cm