Experimenting with creating a large, ribbon-like, ruffle lead to the creation of this feminine, romantic hat. The brim is knit flat and side-to-side in garter stitch in white yarn, and then, switching to a heathered grey yarn, stitches are picked up from the edge of the brim and knit in stockinette stitch to quickly complete the rest of the hat.

This pattern and the matching Sugar Step Mitts can be purchased together as part of an ebook.

A photo tutorial showing how to create the ruffle is included with the pattern.

I’ve offered three sizes for this pattern and strongly recommend you pick a size 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) smaller than the actual head circumference of the intended wearer for best fit.

Skills needed for this knit: Increasing and Decreasing, Grafting garter stitch (Kitchener stitch), Knitting in the round, Picking up stitches from a garter stitch edge, Provisional cast on

Sizes: Hat Circumference: 18”/20”/22” (46cm/51cm/56cm)

Suggested Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (or a yarn that gives correct gauge) Main color “Dark Grey Mix” and Contrast Color “Winter White”

Yardage (Meters): Main Color 75 yd/ 90 yd/ 105 yd (69 m/ 83 m/ 96 m), Contrast Color 65 yd/ 70 yd/ 75 yd (60 m/ 64 m/ 69 m)

Gauge in stockinette stitch: 20 Stitches per 4 inches (10cm), 5 stitches per inch (2.5 cm)

Needles: Size US7 (4.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles and size US7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE