Kabouter is the Dutch word for elf or gnome, and describes this Hat perfectly!

A deep garter stitch Brim feeds into a stylised pixie Crown with cables running up the side of the Hat. Topped with an I-cord, Kabouter is full of whimsy.

Worked in the round and bottom up, this Hat is provided in 4 sizes.

Yarn
15 (19, 23, 29) g/ 31 (39, 47, 59) m/ 33 (42, 51, 64) yd Colour A
18 (22, 26, 31) g/ 37 (45, 53, 63) m/ 40 (49, 58, 69) yd Colour B

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders

Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St

Sizes
To fit size: 16 (18, 19, 21) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 48.25, 53.25) cm
Finished size: 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25) in/ 36.5 (40.75, 44.5, 49) cm

Skills required
Knit and purl stitches
Increases & decreases
Knitting in the round
I-cords
Basic cables

Pattern contents
Instructions are provided in written format.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

PDF file size: 2MB
Product code: WW182KKabouter
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Tana Pageler