I DON’T HAVE PATTERN for this hat, so I can not sell or send it to you by e-mail (even if you write me privately)!
My hat is pure experimental. Of course I don’t mind if you want to try it out as well, following (or not) my notes.
Before you start, just remember this:
- my head is quite big (59 cm);
- my hat has lining (wool);
- my hat was felted and blocked on a strict form.
I’ve made many swatches with different yarns for this hat and I’ve found my fit pure coincidentally - by trial and error methods. That is how&why it worked out for me, so I could knit 5 full segments to the very end to achieve a flat top. When using some different yarns and/or having different (head) measurements, - most probably you’ll get stuck somewhere. On your own.
Keep this in mind when swatching! Please make a fair (=big) swatch(es) first!
I’m not (and don’t want to be held) responsible for any DISAPPOINTMENTS that may come out of your experiment!
12-02-2014
I have made also a matching Snood.
So it’s a full set.
14-12-2013
I like Venezia-chart and I need a new hat, - so let’s call it a handy swatch. CO 180 st (5 x 36 st).
My hat became surprisingly quick knit!
The Cashmere/Merino (Grino) was held double and the Baby Camel/Wool - just as it was.
Weight: 90 100 g. (don’t know the exact meterage yet, but I can always find it out by a little calculations).
17-12-2013
Finished, but I don’t like my finishing decision. So, I have to unravel and redo the top-part asap.
What I really do like is the lining! Double hat (+ stranded layers) is exactly what my ears love to have around during our sharp winds in wintery Amsterdam.
19-12-2013
New hat top is finished. Washed. Blocked.
During the wash I’ve felted it a bit so my new hat keeps its form (of a toque) by itself now. It is really thick and solid yet quite light.
I love it!