Knitted Sideways Pinstripe Hat

If you're looking for a cozy and stylish accessory to add to your winter wardrobe, the Knitted Sideways Pinstripe Hat is the perfect choice! This hat features a unique sideways knitting technique that creates a flattering pinstripe design, adding a touch of chic to your outfit. Not only does it keep you warm and toasty on chilly days, but its versatile design allows you to mix and match it with various outfits for a trendy look. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a winter outing, this hat is sure to be a cute and functional addition to your collection. So, why not treat yourself to this adorable Knitted Sideways Pinstripe Hat and elevate your winter style effortlessly?

Pattern

Pattern notes: The smaller sizes use only part of a skein of each color; the larger sizes would use closer to a full skein of Color A (Clear Blue).

Needle: US size 8 (5mm), 16” circular; US size 8 (5mm), set of 4 double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarns used: Loops and Threads Impeccable (worsted (4); 100% acrylic; 277 yards/127.5 grams), 1 skein of Clear Blue (Color A) and 1 skein of Navy Blue (Color B).

Yardage: 150-277 yards.

Gauge: 4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Other Notions: 1 stitch marker, yarn needle for finishing.

Final Measurements: This pattern is written in sizes Toddler (Child, Adult, Large Adult). Hat circumferences are 18 (20, 22, 24) inches or 45.7 (50.8, 55.9, 61) cm.

Stitch Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together

Pattern:

Using Color A and circular needles, cast on 72 (80, 88, 96) stitches. Join into a round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker at the beginning of the round.

First 6 (6, 6, 9) rounds: k1, p1, repeat to end.

Round 7 (7, 7, 10): still using Color A, knit to end.

Round 8 (8, 8, 11): switch to Color B, knit to end.

Continue knitting in the following stripe pattern for the next 22 (22, 27, 30) rounds: 3 rounds of Color A, 1 round of Color B, repeat.

Continue the stripe pattern as you decrease:

Round 1: k7 (8, 9, 10), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 2: knit.

Round 3: k6 (7, 8, 9), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 4: knit.

Round 5: k5 (6, 7, 8), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 6: knit.

Round 7 (all sizes EXCEPT Toddler): k–(5, 6, 7), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 8 (all sizes EXCEPT Toddler): knit.

Round 9 (Large Adult ONLY): k6, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 10 (Large Adult ONLY): knit.

Round 11 (all sizes): k4 (4, 5, 5), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 12: k3 (3, 4, 4), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 13: k2 (2, 3, 3), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 14: k1 (1, 2, 2), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 15 (Toddler and Child sizes): k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 16 (Adult and Large Adult sizes): k1, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 17 (Adult and Large Adult sizes): k2tog, repeat to end.

Cut yarn about 6 inches from last stitch, thread through remaining stitches. Sew all ends under. Block.