New Neon Tweed - Free Hat Pattern!

I think knitting hats is a good way to get to know a new yarn. There is enough knitting that you can get a feel for the fibers before committing to a larger project.

Our new Neon Tweed is such a fun, exuberant yarn that I wanted a simple hat to really let the neps be the focus of the hat. The simple rolled brim gives this hat a youthful vibe, so it will be a great gift for one of my nieces or nephews in this year’s annual batch of holiday hats!

Yarn
Miss Babs Neon Tweed
85% superwash Merino wool, 15% nylon; 437 yd / 3.5 oz (400m / 100g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Amethyst

Or 220 yards (201 meters) fingering weight yarn

Finished Measurements
Brim circumference: 19”/48 cm
Height: 10 1/2”/26 cm.

Needles
US Size 2.5 [3 mm] circular needles, 16”/40 cm or size to obtain gauge
US Size 2.5 [3 mm] dpns or preferred method for working small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
29 stitches and 38 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations
k: Knit
k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together [1 stitch decreased].

 

 

Neon Tweed Hat

Cast on 132 stitches. Place marker for beginning of round. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Knit even in stockinette stitch (knit all stitches, all rounds) until hat measures 8 ¼” (or 2 ¼” less than desired height) from cast on edge, measured with the brim unrolled.

Crown Decreases
Round 1: *K10, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 121 stitches.
Round 2 (and all even rounds): Knit.
Round 3: *K9, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 110 stitches.
Round 5: *K8, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 99 stitches.
Round 7: *K7, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 88 stitches.
Round 9: *K6, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 77 stitches.
Round 11: *K5, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 66 stitches.
Round 13: *K4, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 55 stitches.
Round 15: *K3, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 44 stitches.
Round 17: *K2, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 33 stitches.
Round 19: *K1, k2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 22 stitches.
Round 21: *K2tog* around [11 stitches decreased]. 11 stitches.

Finishing
Cut yarn, thread end through tapestry needle and run through all stitches twice. Weave in ends. Block. Enjoy!