Aran Skull Hat by Dayana Knits

Aran Skull Hat

Knitting
September 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
132 - 143 yards (121 - 131 m)
To Fit Head Circumference: 18-20(22-24)” / 46-51 (56-61) cm
English
This pattern is available in print for $5.00.

My mind was blown away when I spotted a ready-to-wear pullover by Alexander McQueen that had an intricately cabled skull nestled in the heart of a classic Aran cable sweater. I channeled this “cables as architecture” technique to make the skull motif in this stretchy hat, highlighted by a reverse stockinette stitch backdrop.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Notions: Cable needles (2), stitch markers (3), tapestry needle

Sizes: A/B (C/D)

To Fit Head Circumference: 18-20(22-24)” / 46-51 (56-61) cm. Hat is very stretchy.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 17 (19)“ / 43 (48) cm
Height: 9” (23 cm) Tall

Yarn Needed:
DK Weight
132 (143) yds (121 (131) m) used

Yarn
Vidalana Dusk
231 yds (211 m) / 100g skein
1 skein needed for all sizes
Colorway: Sanguine

This yarn is available as part of the September 2021 KnitCrate Knit & Crochet Club subscription.