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This hat answer the question - what would happen if the float was allowed to come forward?

The Naarden Collection celebrates floats by making them the focal point of the design. The result is a panel of spirals that, like intricate brickwork, create visual richness through the repetition of a simple detail. It’s a pleasure to give this rarely-seen but frequently admired aspect of knitting its time to shine.
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NAARDEN COLLECTION

This pattern is part of a collection of 3 patterns: a hat (slouchy or fitted), a cowl (single or double wrap) and mittens (full or fingerless).

If you love this unique stitch as much as I do, get the full collection here and get all three patterns for 20!

SIZES

8 sizes: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen or Adult S, Adult M / Adult L, Adult XL) intended to fit head circumference of 14 (16, 18 / 19.5, 20.5, 22 / 23.5, 25) / 36 (41, 46 / 49, 52, 56 / 60, 64) cm with noease.
2 Length options: Fitted and Slouchy (~25% longer)

See photos for measurement details.

CONSTRUCTION

Naarden Hat is a beanie, featuring alternating floats in the front and back paired with twisted stitches to create a panel of spirals that, like intricate brickwork, create visual richness through simple repetition. The ribbing is folded over, creating a plush double brim for that extra bit of warmth, comfort and luxury.

PATTERN TECHNIQUES

• Provisional cast-on (using waste yarn and crochet hook)
• Knitting in the round
• 2x2 rib
• Simple colorwork with floats behind and in front of the work
• Twisted stitches (knitting through the back loop)
• Decreases: knit 2 together, slip-slip-knit
• Increases: make 1 left

GAUGE (per 4” / 10cm)

Ribbing: 28 sts by 44 rnds on Needle A
Colorwork: 34 sts by 39 rnds on Needle B
Stockinette: 30 sts by 40 rnds on Needle B

YARN

Heavy fingering to sport (~330-385 yd / 300-350 m per 3.5oz / 100g) merino (or other soft wool with high definition) in 2 colors.
The sample was knit in the fitted version out of La Bien Aimee Merino Sport (355 yd / 325 m per 3.5oz / 100g) in colorways Chrysocolla (MC, green) and Smoke (CC, grey).

See photos for yardage details.

NEEDLES

Needle A:
Two sets of 16 / 40 cm circular needles (or 1 extra set in an even smaller size).
Suggested Size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

Needle B:
One set of 16 / 40 cm circular needles.
Suggested Size: US 4 / 3.5 mm

NOTIONS

Waste yarn in same weight and contrasting color (choose a smooth yarn that is easy to unravel), crochet hook C-2 / 2.75 mm, stitch markers, locking stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.

Pattern tech edited by Olga Barshai

Ravelry: GingerHandcrafts
IG: @Ginger_handcrafts
Email: olga.barshai@gmail.com

Copywriting by Katherine Majka

Raverly: Kasia-Knits
IG: @kasiaknits

I would love to see your versions of the Naarden Hat! Feel free to tag me (@saltandstoneknits) and add these hashtags to your photos on Instagram! #naardenhat #saltandstoneknits

If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me at mieka@saltandstoneknits.com.