Sweet bobble clusters are the highlight of the Vika Hat. Nestled inside cables, they create textural interest and whimsical appeal. A lovely merino/silk/yak blend yarn from Greenwood Fiberworks gives softness, sheen, and an elegant slouch. You might need to knit a Vika Hat in more than one color!

This pattern contains both fully charted and written instructions.

Recommended Yarn:
Greenwood Fiberworks DK Yakity Yak — 65% merino / 20% silk / 15% yak — 232 yds (212 m) to 100 g per skein. Shown in size XL on adult (colorway Cherry Tonal) and in size M/L on child (colorway Cobalt Blue Tonal). Yardage estimates include a 10% cushion for gauge differences.

Yardage per size —
S: 155 yds (142 m)
M/L: 165 yds (151 m)
XL: 175 yds (160 m)

Sizing (unstretched):

S: 16” (40.5 cm) around and 8.75” (22 cm) high, to fit head sizes 20-21” (51-53.5 cm).

M/L: 17.25” (44 cm) around and 8.75” (22 cm) high, to fit head sizes 21-22” (53.5-56 cm).

XL (adult): 18.5” (47 cm) around body and 9” (23 cm) high, to fit head sizes 23-24” (58.5-61 cm).

(Slouchiness will be more pronounced in smaller sizes. DK Yakity Yak will relax more in blocking and wearing than yarns with an all-wool fiber composition.)

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rounds over 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st, worked in the round and blocked.

PLEASE NOTE: Changes in gauge will affect finished size, look of motifs, and amount of yarn used. To meet given dimensions and ensure enough yarn, use needle size that gives gauge.

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in 16” (40 mm) lengths, with US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs for crown.

Samples were worked with US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 6 (4 mm) needles but as I tend to knit fairly tightly, I’ve listed needles one size smaller.*

Other Materials:
7 stitch markers (one distinct to mark beginning of round), cable needle in appropriate size, highlighter tape or other method of tracking chart (if needed), tapestry needle.

Many thanks to Greenwood Fiberworks for her support! This pattern was professionally tech edited by the excellent Lisa Beth Houchins (Meanest Mommy Knits).