The Pixel Hat is the perfect accessory to keep you warm! It’s great for using up your leftover super chunky yarn, or if you want to try a smaller project before moving onto the Pixel Jumper to make a matching set.

The Pixel Hat works up quickly on 10 mm needles and is worked in the round, so no seaming is required. A pompom can be added as a nice finishing touch, but is not necessary.

The simple but stylish two-tone pixelated design is created using stranded knitting, and any two colours can be used. The colourwork results in yarn ‘floats’ on the wrong side of the work which add additional thickness to the hat, making it extra warm. I’ve included both written instructions and knitting charts for the colourwork, so you can use the method you are most comfortable with. This is a great project for those wanting to try out some stranded knitting for the first time, and is suitable for advanced/adventurous beginners.
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This pattern is written for 2 sizes and is colour coded throughout for clarity. For more details see the size chart provided.

Materials:
10 mm circular needles * (or size required to give correct tension)
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Pompom maker (optional)
A 40 cm (16 in) cord is recommended, or you can use a longer cord with the magic loop method.

Yarn: For approximate yardages see the size chart provided. Any yarn with which you can achieve the correct tension should work. Generally, a yarn with a reported tension of 9 sts and 12 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 10 mm needles (or similar) will be suitable.

Tension:
8.5 sts and 12 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch in the round on 10 mm needles (or size required to give correct tension).
9 sts and 13 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over 1x1 rib in the round on 10 mm needles (or size required to give correct tension).
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Techniques used:
Alternating Cable Cast on (or similar eg long tail cast on)
1x1 rib
st-st in the round
stranded knitting
k2tog
Working in the round
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Pattern level: advanced beginner / intermediate. This is not designed to be your first knitting project, but it is suitable for a first try at colourwork!
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If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I hope you enjoy this pattern, and I’d love to see what you make. Please tag me in anything you post!

For more images of Pixel hats check out my Instagram @chloe.gets.crafty and the hashtag #PixelHat!