Spiral Hat

 

Spiral Hat – Worsted Version

Materials: approximately 115 yards of worsted weight yarn, size 7 circular needles for knitting in the round, size G crochet hook (for optional edging at bottom of hat), and a tapestry needle.

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch (adjust needle size if necessary)

Size: one size fits most adults

Measurements: finished hat circumference= ~20″

Abbreviations:

CO=Cast on, K=Knit, P=Purl, YO=Yarn over, K2tog=Knit two together, SC=Single Crochet, Sl St=Slip stitch

Instructions:

CO 96 stitches, place marker, join in round

Work in 1×1 ribbing (K1, P1, repeat) for 8 rows or until brim is desired length

Spiral Pattern: (multiple of 6 stitches)

Round 1: *K4, YO, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round

Round 2 : K all sts

Repeat these two rounds until hat measures approximately 7 inches from beginning

Decreasing:

Round 1: *K4, YO, K3tog, repeat from * to marker, remove marker, finish the final “K4, YO, K3tog,”  then replace the marker after the last K3tog to indicate the new beginning of the round.

Round 2 and all even rounds: K all stitches

Round 3- *K3, YO, K3tog, repeat from * to marker,  remove marker, finish the final “K3, YO, K3tog,”  then replace the marker after the last K3tog to indicate the new beginning of the round.

Round 5- *K2, YO, K3tog, repeat from * to marker,  remove marker, finish the final “K2, YO, K3tog,”  then replace the marker after the last K3tog to indicate the new beginning of the round.

Round 7- K2tog around

Finishing:

Cut yarn and using tapestry needle, pull tail through remaining stitches. Weave in ends.

Crochet edging (optional):

Join yarn at cast on edge of hat, SC once in each stitch around, join in first SC with a Sl St, end off.

Spiral Hat – Aran Version

Materials: approximately 100 yards of aran weight yarn, size 9 circular needles for knitting in the round, size H crochet hook (for optional edging at bottom of hat), and a tapestry needle.

Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch (adjust needle size if necessary)

Size: one size fits most adults

Measurements: finished hat circumference= ~20”

Instructions:

CO 90 stitches, place marker, join in round

Work in 1×1 ribbing (K1, P1, repeat) for 8 rows or until brim is desired length

Spiral Pattern: (multiple of 6 stitches)

Round 1: *K4, YO, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round

Round 2 : K all sts

Repeat these two rounds until hat measures 6.5 inches from beginning

Decreasing:

Follow instructions for Worsted Version

Finishing:

Cut yarn and using tapestry needle, pull tail through remaining stitches. Weave in ends

Crochet edging (optional):

Join yarn at cast on edge of hat, SC once in each stitch around, join in first SC with a

Sl St, end off.

Original design by Brittany Tyler.  Sample more of her patterns here.