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Leith Hat
Leith hat
The Leith hat is a fun project for anyone looking for a simple, enjoyable knit, but we created the pattern specifically with beginner knitters in mind. If you already know how to cast on and work the knit stitch; Leith will help you grow your knitting and pattern reading skills.
Tutorial Videos
Beginner knitter? Work from the pattern alongside complete step-by-step video tutorials for each version.
Knit flat on two needles:
Knit in the round on a circular needle:
Pattern details
The pattern includes step-by-step tutorials for key skills, such as:
- Decreasing
- Finishing the crown of a hat
- Seaming with mattress stitch and whip stitch
- Wrap and turn
The Leith hat is worked from the bottom up, and the pattern includes directions for knitting flat on two needles or in the round. Follow the directions that fit your skill level or preference.
The triple brim is created by working the first half of the hat in reverse stockinette. At the end this section is folded back on itself, towards the outside of the hat and the cast on edge is sewn to the top of the brim. The join is hidden when the brim is folded up and the hat is worn. The in-the-round version uses a simple trick to work reverse stockinette – without any purling.
The gathered crown is shaped with three simple decrease rows, which don’t require counting higher than 2, or placing extra markers. It’s the perfect introduction to shaping a project.
Yarn
DK/light worsted weight yarn
Wool, acrylic or blends are ideal
Yarn amount required
160[190, 225, 270, 315, 370] yds/145[170, 205, 250, 290, 340]m.
Shown in
James C. Brett Second Chance DK (100% acrylic, 306 yds / 280m, 100g) in Emerald
Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10cm in stocking stitch
Needles
US 6 / 4mm needles. For knitting flat you can use straight needles or a 24” / 60cm or longer circular needle. For knitting in the round you will need a 16” / 40cm circular.
Notions
Stitch markers, scrap yarn
Sizes
baby[toddler, child–adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult x-large]
To fit head circumference of approx: 16[18, 20, 22, 24, 26]” / 40[45, 50, 55, 60, 65]cm
Finished hat circumference: 13[14 3/4, 16 1/4, 18, 19 3/4, 21 1/4]” / 32.5[37, 40.5, 45, 49.5, 53]cm
Finished length with brim folded: 5 3/4[6, 6 3/4, 7 3/4, 8 3/4, 9 3/4]” / 14.5[15, 17, 19.5, 22, 24.5]cm
Shown in adult medium.
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- First published: January 2023
- Page created: January 26, 2023
- Last updated: July 3, 2023 …
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