What’s better than a free hat pattern? 12 free hat patterns, of course! This year we’re releasing a new, free hat design in Germantown on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Worthy of Note
The April hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The ribbing on the brim is worked in a faux cable pattern with twisted stitches. There is an increase row worked before beginning the body of the hat, which creates a beret shape. The Puff Stitch pattern is worked with a crochet hook, inserting the hook into the space between stitches a few rows below, and creating floats on the right side of the work. The stitch takes a bit of practice, but is fun to do!

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown: salmon 667, 1 skein.
GAUGE
17 sts + 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Puff Stitch on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 6 (4 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular.
1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook, stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom pom maker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle.
SIZE
16.75” (43 cm), brim circumference, unstretched; 28.25” (71.75 cm) body circumference; 8” (20.25 cm) height.
SKILLS
Knitting, purling, bobbles, twisted stitches, Puff Stitch, pompom.

Images: Linette Kielinski