Schneeflöckchen Hat

Details

This simple and beginner-friendly colourwork hat is worked from the brim to the crown. The easy colourwork motif throughout the hat is reminiscent of snowfall and the pattern in the crown resembles a snowflake. The brim is worked as a double brim for extra warmth and comfort. The hat is fitted but could also be worked as a slouchy beanie by simply adding lengthto the body of the hat.

Design Inspiration:

Since I can remember, I have always loved snow. There is something magical about the first snowfall of the season. To watch the snowflakes fall always brightens up my mood andbrings me joy. I decided to name the pattern “Schneeflöckchen” which means “little snowflake” in German because I knit the first sample of thishat design for my daughter.

Sizes:

1 (2, 3)
Finished hat circumference: 42 (47, 52.5) cm / 16.5 (18.5, 20.75)” - recommended to be worn with 9-13 cm / 3.5-5” of negative ease.

Yarn:

Rosemary & Pines Fiber Arts Luster Sock DK (100% German Merino wool; 250 metres / 273 yards per 100 g)

MC: 165 (205, 230) metres / 180 (225, 250) yards

CC: 15 (20, 25) metres / 20 (25, 30) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Snow (MC) and Fog (CC). Davina wears a size 2 with 6 cm / 2.5” of negative ease.

Needles:

4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” or double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” or double-pointed needles (or needle 1 size smaller than main needle)

Gauge:

27 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)
27 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in colourwork Chart A, on larger needle, after blocking)
29 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in 2x2 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking)

Notions:

Blocking tools
Crochet hook
Darning needle
Scrap yarn
Spare circular needle
Stitch markers
Tape measure
Finished Measurements

Hat circumference: 42 (47, 52.5) cm / 16.5 (18.5, 20.75)”

Total length: 18.5 (19, 21) cm / 7.25 (7.5, 8.25)”

Contributors:

Photography: Melinda Dela Costa

Model: Davina Ogigai

Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab

Required skill level: beginner