cloudline hat
perfect first hat project / accessible
gauge / marl effects created by
holding two fingering weight yarns
together / sub a
a classic worsted weight yarn if
b r o o k ly n t w e e d . c o m
knitted cap you like / spiral-shaped
crown / 1x1 rib brim /
fully reversible, unique fabric on each
side / knit multiple hats to play with
color
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ONE SI Z E FITS M OST
unstretched dimensions shown
pattern specs
skill level
Beginner
This is a great “first hat” project or first project to try circular
knitting. It was designed to be engaging for new and seasoned
knitters alike.
8½"
20" 22 cm
ya r n
51 cm
knit
direction
Brooklyn Tweed Peerie
210 yards (192 meters) per 50g skein // fingering weight
Photographed in colors Fleet and Admiral (held together)
color 1 color 2
1 + 1
RE Q UIRE D TOOLS skein skein
16” (41 cm) circular needle To create marled color effects two strands of fingering weight yarn
suggested size US 7 (4.5 mm) are held together as one when knitting. Choose colors that are
close in value for a tonal effect or a higher-contrast combo for a
bolder look.
double pointed needles Approximately 140 yards (128 meters) per color required.
in same size as 16" circular above
gauge
tapestry needle
for weaving in ends
5 stitches per inch
20 stitches per 4"/10 cm
stitch markers
10 markers, one in a unique appearance
pat t e r n i n f o
smaller 16” circular (for brim) Designer: Jared Flood
1-3 sizes smaller than main needle Version 1.0
suggested size US 5 (3.75mm) Released: 11.27.19
This pattern may be printed and used for personal, non-commercial use only and may
not be reproduced, sold, or distributed. All images, text, and illustration © Brooklyn Tweed
2019. Class use and/or translations are allowed only with the express written permission
of Brooklyn Tweed. For questions, please contact us at info@[Link].
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pattern
I . r i b b e d br im
Using smaller circular needle and with two strands of yarn held
together, cast on 96 stitches.
Join to work in the round (being careful not to twist your ring
of stitches) and place a unique marker to indicate Beginning of
Round (BOR).
Next Round: *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end
Repeat the last round, establishing 1x1 ribbing until work
measures 1¼" (3 cm) or to desired length. (Brim lengths of 1-2" Round 1 (Decrease): *K2tog, knit to marker, slip marker;
(2.5-5 cm) are standard but more or less can be worked based repeat from * to end. 90 stitches remain.
on knitter’s preference.) Rounds 2-3: Knit all stitches
I I . i n cre a s e ro u n d Repeat Rounds 1-3 one more time, resulting in 80 stitches
on needle; change to DPNs when stitch count no longer fits
Increase Round: *Knit 23, KFB; repeat from * to end comfortably on circular needle.
Upon completion of the Increase Round you have added 4 Round 4 (Decrease): *K2tog, knit to marker, slip marker;
stitches; there are now 100 stitches on your needle. repeat from * to end. 70 stitches remain.
Round 5: Knit all stitches
I I I. h at bo d y
Repeat Rounds 4-5 four more times, then work Round 4 once
Switch to larger needle for the remainder of project.
more; 20 stitches remain.
Next Round: Knit all stitches Round 6 (Decrease): *K2tog, remove marker; repeat from * to
end of round; 10 stitches remain.
Repeat the last round — establishing Stockinette Stitch
(knitting all stitches) — until hat measures 6" (15 cm) from
cast-on edge. If you prefer a slouchier fit, work to 6¾" (17 cm).
V. f inishing
Break yarn(s) leaving an 8-10" (20.5-25.5 cm) tail. Thread the
I V. crow n tail(s) through the 10 live stitches and pull top of hat closed.
Weave in all yarn ends inivisibly on the WS of work.
Setup Round: *Knit 10, place marker on needle; repeat from *
to end of round. You now have 10 total markers; use a unique
Steam or wet-block finished hat. Wear proudly!
marker to indicate BOR.
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styling tip
construction map
RS WS
10 stitches to end
Finished hat is fully reversible
The marled color effect has a unique
IV IV. Crown
appearance on both RS and WS. Mix it up
100 stitches before shaping
to suit your mood!
abbreviations
BOR: Beginning of Round place markers (10) BOR
DPN: Double Pointed Needle
KFB: Knit Front & Back
Knit into front and then into back of same
stitch (1 stitch increased)
K2tog: Knit 2 Together III. Hat Body
Knit 2 stitches on L needle together III
(1 stitch decreased)
100 stitches
RS: Right Side
The outward-facing side of the fabric
while knitting
+1
WS: Wrong Side
II. Increase Round +1
The inward-facing side of the fabric while
II +1 BOR
knitting [ + 4 stitches ]
+1
web resources
I. Ribbed Brim
I 96 stitches
Casting On
[Link]/pages/casting-on
1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On Video
w h a t ’s
[Link]/pages/resources
Wet Bloc king next ?
[Link]/pages/blocking-101
Continue skill building! Now that you’ve got the basics of hat knitting down, try your
hand at some of our other favorite hat patterns — search for Mawson , Hatc h , and Fjord
need help? in our pattern library at [Link].
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