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Discover the allure of the Hopscotch hat pattern, where cable heritage meets garter stitch elegance. Designed for cosy bulky yarn, this pattern harmonises style with substance.Hopscotch offers more than just a knitting project; it’s a captivating experience. Each stitch is meticulously crafted, guiding you from cast-on to finish with precision and care.

As you knit Hopscotch, you’re crafting more than a hat—you’re creating a piece that radiates sophistication and comfort. Elevate your knitting journey with this refined, purposeful pattern that transcends the ordinary.

Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE INFORMATION
Baby (Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult)
16 (18, 20, 22, 24)” / 40.5 (45.5, 51, 56, 61) cm — adult sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15 (16.75, 18.75, 20.5, 22.5)” / 38 (42.5, 47.5, 52, 57) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 (7.25, 8, 9, 10)” / 16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm in length.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US9 (5.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US10 (5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
61 (79, 97, 124, 163) yds / 56 (72, 89, 113, 149) m bulky weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Ancient Arts Yarns — Big Squeeze
100% Superwash Merino
127 yds (116 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: River Rock
https://ancientartsfibre.com/

GAUGE
15 stitches by 18 rounds in pattern motif (body of hat) on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.

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This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.