Knitted Gorgeous Hat

Oh, the Knitted Gorgeous Hat is a real gem! Crafted with care and attention to detail, this cozy accessory will not only keep you warm but also add a touch of charm to any outfit. The intricate patterns and soft texture make it a delightful piece to wear during chilly days. Whether you're strolling through the park or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this stylish hat is sure to turn heads and make you feel fabulous. So go ahead, embrace the winter season with this lovely Knitted Gorgeous Hat and let your unique style shine through!

Pattern notes: This pattern is written for an average adult size hat (22” circumference). To make a child/teen size (20”), use needles/yarn that will give you a gauge of 5.5 stitches per inch. To make a large adult size (24”), use needles/yarn that will give you a gauge of 4.5 stitches per inch.

Needle: US size 7 (4.5 mm), 16” and double pointed (optional).

Yarns used: Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn (worsted weight (4); 100% wool; 223 yards/100 grams), 0.5 skeins of Jade.

Yardage: about 100 yards.

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch.

Other Notions: 4 stitch markers (1 different from the other 3 to mark the beginning of the round), cable needle (optional).

Final Measurements: 22”

Stitch Abbreviations:
k=knit
p=purl
yo=yarn over
k2tog=knit two together
ssk=slip slip knit
1/1 rc=Slip one stitch onto cable needle, hold behind work. Knit next stitch. Knit stitch from cable needle.

Chart:

Pattern:

Brim:

Cast on 108 stitches. Join, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker to mark the start of the round.

Rounds 1-7: k1, p1, repeat to end.

From here you can either follow the chart or the written instructions. I found it easier to place markers at every pattern repeat (every 27 stitches) to keep track of where I was.

Lace pattern:

Round 1: *k4, yo, k2tog, k3, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

All even rounds 2-12: *k9, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 3: *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 5: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, 1/1 rc, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 7: *k1, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 9: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 11: *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, 1/1 rc, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to end.

Repeat rounds 1-12 once more.

Decreases:

Switch to dpn whenever your stitches get too tight on your circular needles.

Round 13: *k4, yo, k2tog, k3, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 14: *k9, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 15: *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 16: *k9, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 17: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, 1/1 rc, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 18: *k9, p2, k4, p1, k2tog, ssk, p1, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 19: *k1, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, k2, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 20: *k9, p2, k4, k2tog, ssk, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 21: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 22: *k9, p2, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 23: *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, p2, k3, 1/1 rc, k3, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 24: *k9, p2, k2, k2tog, ssk, k2, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 25: *k4, yo, k2tog, k3, p2, k6, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 26: *k9, p2, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 27: *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, p2, k4, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 28: *k9, p2, k2tog, ssk, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 29: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, 1/1 rc, p2, repeat from * to end.

Round 30: *k9, p1, k2tog, ssk, p1, repeat from * to end.

Round 31: *k9, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 32: *k7, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 33: *k5, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 34: *k3, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 35: *k1, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 36: *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end.

Cut a tail about 6 inches long. Thread tail through remaining stitches. Finish by sewing ends under.