Eyelet Lace Knit Hat Pattern

It’s been over a decade since I first designed the Gerri Hat, an eyelet lace knit hat pattern. I published it on my originally blog, Yarn Thing Designs back in Spring 2009! I had created it as the final project for my beginner’s knitting class, which I taught back then at Knit Knack in Olde Town Arvada, Colorado. It was so satisfying to see those beginner knitters create such a sophisticated knit hat design. They were so proud and I was happy for them. The design has stood the test of time.

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Advanced Beginner Knit Hat Pattern

You wouldn’t start this knit hat pattern if you were a brand new beginner. After all, you need to learn all about working in the round, creating lace stitches, etc. However, as mentioned, I made this the final project of a beginner knitting class. That worked out really well.

If you’re new to knitting, you might want to check out the lessons in BiCrafty Bootcamp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters. Anyone can learn knitting from the group up with this series of lessons. If you already know how to crochet, there are bonus tips to make knitting even easier. Those lessons will teach you all that you need to know for advanced beginner knitting projects including this eyelet lace knit hat pattern.

Features of This Eyelet Lace Knit Hat Pattern

This is a seamless, bottom-up, one-piece knit hat pattern. You’ll begin with the brim, which has a ribbed design for comfort and fit. This brim is short, but effective; I wanted it to complement the eyelet lace f the hat body without detracting attention away from it. You’ll work up to the crown of the hat, which, as you can see in some of the detail photos, has an easy but intricate design.

This is a unisex adult hat, knit in the round, designed primarily for females. The eyelet lace has that feminine touch. It’s a sophisticated knit hat design that works well in different types of weather. You can dress it up or dress it down depending on your style for the day. It’s a worsted weight hat with a brim, so its warm, but it’s a lace hat so it has breathability as well.

What Is Eyelet Lace Knit Stitch?

Eyelet lace is one of the easiest lace knit stitches. If you’ve just starting to learn knitting and want to get into lace knitting, this is a great place to start. You use basic knitting techniques to create tiny little “holes” in the fabric. This openwork style creates the effect of lace.

The Yarn For This Knit Hat

I designed this hat to use Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn. This is a lovely DK weight yarn made from wool and yet you can machine wash it. I chose a light blue shade for my design because it’s easy to knit with this light color and the eyelet lace shows up nicely. However, there are many beautiful shades to choose from if you want to knit your hat in a different color.

Get This Knit Hat Pattern Now

The Gerri Hat pattern is available for sale here on the website or over on Ravelry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this hat if I’m totally new to knitting?

Honestly… this pattern is listed as an advanced beginner project. While I did use it as a final project for a beginner class I taught, you do need to know how to work in the round and create lace stitches. If you’re brand new, I’d suggest checking out BiCrafty Bootcamp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters first!

What kind of yarn did you use for this hat pattern?

So here’s the thing… I designed this hat with Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn, which is a lovely DK weight wool that’s also machine washable! I used a light blue so the eyelet lace would show up nicely, but it comes in tons of colors if you want to make yours different.

Is this hat pattern only for women?

Yes! While it’s designed as a unisex adult hat, the eyelet lace does give it a more feminine touch. It’s sophisticated and works for different weather, and you can totally dress it up or down depending on your style.

What exactly *is* eyelet lace knitting?

It’s one of the easiest lace stitches to learn… you basically use basic knitting techniques to create small “holes” in your fabric. It gives that lovely openwork lace effect and is a great way to get into knitting lace if you’re just starting out!

Where can I get the pattern for this hat?

You can grab the Gerri Hat pattern right here on the website or over on Ravelry… just follow the links in the post!