Polarity Hat by The Chilly Dog

Polarity Hat

Knitting
November 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
300 - 600 yards (274 - 549 m)
Hat circumference 15 1/2 (17 1/4, 18 3/4, 20 1/2, 22 1/4) inches
English
This pattern is available from shop.thechillydog.com for $9.50.
Errata available: /patterns/show

Knit from end to end with no joining, this 2-layer- 2-color hat pattern is cozy and reversible. The hat tops have 4-petal flower shaping. A lightly lacey, peak and valley type stitch pattern allows the color of the inner layer to peek through. A simple picot edging helps you transition from the first layer to the second as you knit and makes the fold at the bottom of the brim.

The stitch pattern is both charted and written.

Directions for the shaping at the top of the hat is written in needle neutral terms and can be worked on dpns or circular needles with your favorite small circumference circular knitting method.

Graded to fit the entire family with 5 sizing options.

Yarn Weight: sock/fingering weight
Recommended Yarn: HiKoo Madrona (402 yds/100g), shown in colors #1414 Sockeye Salmon and #1405 Pacific Blue
Recommended Needle Size: US size 2 (2.75 mm)
Finished Measurements:

  • hat circumference - 15 1/2 (17 1/4, 18 3/4, 20 1/2, 22 1/4) inches
  • hat height 8 1/2 (8 3/4, 10 1/4, 10 1/2, 12) inches

Pattern Length: 5 pages

Errata: The original version of this pattern, v23, had a stitch count error near the end of the hat shaping. It should read:

Layer 2 - Top Shaping Part 2
Shaping Rnds: skp, k to EOQ 4 times. -4 sts dec

This has been corrected in V23.1.

What to Expect

  • basic knit and purl stitches
  • repetitive stitch patterns
  • simple color changes
  • basic lace
  • charted and written instructions
  • knitting in the round
  • small circumference knitting in the round

Construction and Shaping

  • end to end
  • reversible

Video Support Series

Polarity Hat Playlist on YouTube

  • Pinhole Cast On

  • Make 1

  • How to Divide Stitches on Your Needles for Small Circumference Knitting

  • Choosing the Best Needle Length for

  • Knitting in the Round

  • Pinhole Bind Off