Sock yarn is not just for feet! These nifty vertical wedged stripes are achieved by knitting the hat sideways with short-rowing using self patterning sock yarn.

YARN, GAUGE, SIZE AND MACHINE
Deborah Norville Serenity sock yarn was used for the sample. Most sock yarns can probably get the gauge but this one is exceptionally soft and comfortable being 50% wool, 25% bamboo and 25% nylon. The sample is the smallest size and took a little over 1 skein. 3 skeins should produce 2 hats of any size. A Passap or Japanese standard machine can make the hat. No ribber is required. Finished sizes are 20, 21, 22” in circumference and 88.5, 9” from bottom of hem to top of hat with the hat laying relaxed. These sizes fit big kids to XL adults. If you want a slouchier hat, add about 16 stitches to the cast on. This will lengthen the hat by 2” which is typical of the stylish slouchy look. More stitches= more slouch. Passaps: Use N for the band, BX while short-rowing, front bed for the main knitting and black strippers throughout the project.

This pattern is included in the book Socks of All Sorts 3. Here is the table of contents for the book

All about short rowing
Sock Size info

Frilled to Thrill Toe Up Socks Small-large adult sizes are included. Use a standard gauge Japanese machine with ribber, Passap or Superba. The design relies on 2 beds & Patons Stretch Sock yarn. 2 top trim options given

Flower Child Socks Sized to fit ladies size 4-12 feet using stretchy #1 sock yarn. 2 beds are required. Standard or Passap machine

Crazy Legs Leggings-2 styles sized to fit big girls and ladies using oddments of sock yarn. 3 gauges given so any machine may be used including Passaps.

Fairisle for Feet for use on standard gauge machines. No ribber required. Passaps may be used but Passap notes are not included. You must know how to achieve fairisle and to short row. 2 fingering weights yarn, one that is stretchy required. Adult sizes.

Mini Me Real socks in infant sizes. 4 sizes cover from birth to 12 months. 4 gauges allow for the use of any machine. May be used with or without a ribber. Passaps are ideal and notes are included.

Head Socks Deborah Norville sock yarn is so soft and comfy we just had to include a hat. Standard or Passap machines in big kids to adult sizes. Only 1 bed required

Itsy Bitsy Socks are as tiny as the machine can make. Useful for decoration, earrings, cards, nametags and Barbie dolls. 6 gauges. All machines. Single and double bed versions given
In Cahoots with your Boots. 5 styles of boot topper from easy to extraordinary. 3 gauges are given for all versions. Any machine may be used.
Easy Peasy Ribbed Toppers
Mock Rib Toppers for single bed machine
Fairisle Toppers
Ruffles and Lace requires 2 beds
Compound Cable