Sideways-Surprise Hat Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Knitted unconventionally from side to side and shaped with short rows (more rows worked at the brim edge, fewer at the top), this super-easy garter-stitch hat is knitted from a single skein of bulky variegated yarn. The long stretches of color in this particular yarn, Ambrosia from Tahki, creates attractive vertical striping. Other than joining the (provisional) cast-on row to the last row of knitting with Kitchener stitch, there is no finishing. Simply tie the narrow end into an overhand knot, roll up the wide end to form a brim, and, surprise, you’re done!

Finished Size: About 20 ½” (52 cm) circumference. To fit an adult head.
Yarn: Tahki Ambrosia Slim (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100g): 1 skein. Shown in #665 green, #667 fuchsia, and #668 purple. Small amount of waste yarn.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 7 sts and 14 rows = 2″ (5 cm) in garter stitch.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size H/8 (4.75 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 2000/2001