The Frieze hat is worked in the round.
It begins with a Tubular Cast-On for
a clean, elastic edge, with a long-tail
option provided. Three brim variations
allow for different proportions, from a short,
minimal edge to double or triple-folded brims
for added warmth and structure. The crown is
finished in a single color, giving the patterned
band a defined frame and a balanced conclusion.
Knit in a single strand of DK-weight yarn for
sharp stitch definition, or combine fingering
weight yarn with mohair, suri alpaca, or cashmere
for a softer, gently diffused surface. The result is a
piece that feels Nordic and traditional, playful and
structured yet warm.

SIZE
1 (2)
Suitable for head circumference of 53–57 (57–61) cm
/ 20.75–22.5 (22.5–24) inches.
Circumference: 48 (53) cm / 19 (20.75) inches.
Length with brim short brim: 26.5 (28) cm /
10.5 (11) inches.
Length with long brim folded: 29 (30.5) cm /
11.5 (12) inches.

YARN
MC (main color)
Short brim: 160 (170) m / 180 (190) yards.
Long brim: 230 (250) m / 250 (270) yards.

CC1: 50 (60) m / 60 (70) yards.
CC2: 30 (40) m / 30 (40) yards.

Use either fingering-weight yarn held together
with lace-weight yarn (e.g. silk mohair), or a
single strand of DK-weight yarn.

Sample (triple-folded brim):
Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (100% wool;
205 m / 225 yards per 50 g)
MC: 2 balls in the colorway 2655.
CC1: 1 ball in the colorway 3085.
CC2: 1 ball in the colorway 2523.

held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk
Mohair (57% mohair, 15% wool, 28% silk; 212 m /
232 yards per 25 g)
MC: 2 balls in the colorway 3021.
CC1: 1 ball in the colorway 3091.
CC2: 1 ball in the colorway 2009.

NEEDLES
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a cable of
40 cm / 16 inches for the brim.
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of
40 cm / 16 inches for the main part.
3.5 mm / US 4 double pointed needles or a
circular needle with a cable suitable for small
circumference knitting for the top of the hat.

GAUGE
25 sts and 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches over
stockinette stitch or the colorwork pattern on
larger needles
Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the
right gauge!

NOTIONS

4 stitch markers, waste yarn for the Tubular Cast-
On, tapestry needle.