Knit this Mosaic Knit Hat Pattern – Dynamic Wave – with only 2 balls of a new alpaca blend yarn from KnitPicks/WeCrochet. Super-soft and stylish, make one for yourself today!
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DYNAMIC WAVE HAT || Mosaic Knit Hat Pattern
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
Adult S (M, L)
Finished Measurements
Circumference approx: 20 (22, 24)” [51 (56, 61) cm]
Tall: 8 (9, 10)” [20.5 (23, 25.5) cm]
Gauge
22 sts = 4″ [10 cm] in Dynamic Wave Slip Stitch pattern
MATERIALS
Yarn
WeCrochet Upcycled Alpaca Blend (33% Alpaca/ 34% Wool/ 33% Acrylic, 219 yds / 200 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 Worsted):
Color A (CA): #29723 Pistachio, 1 ball
Color B (CB): #29727 Lapis, 1 ball
Needle
U.S. 6 [4 mm] 16” circular needle, U.S. 7 [4.5 mm] 16” circular needles and set of 5 double pointed needles, or size required for gauge
Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, pom-pom (optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
CDD – Center Double Decrease
CO – Cast On
k – knit
k2tog – knit Two Together
P – Purl
Pm – Place Marker
Sl – Slip
St(s) – Stitches
TBL – through the back loop
SPECIAL STITCHES
Center Double Decrease (CDD): Slip 2 stitches together knitwise, knit one stitch, pass the slipped stitches over [2 stitches decreased].
Knit Two Together (k2tog): knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased).
MOSAIC KNIT HAT PATTERN CHARTS
Stitch Fiddle Chart Link: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/c/sjqjo1-88wtol
NOTES
- When casting on, place a marker every 20 stitches to keep count.
- Project is made from the bottom brim to crown.
- Slip all stitches as if to purl with yarn in back.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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- How to add a Faux Fur Pom >> Click Here for Video Help <<
DYNAMIC WAVE MOSAIC KNIT HAT PATTERN
BRIM
With CA and smaller circular needles, cast on 108 (120, 132) sts. Place marker on needle and join to work in the round.
Rounds 1-9: *k1tbl, p1; repeat from * around.
BODY
With larger circular needles, continue in pattern.
Set-up Round 1: CA knit — 108 (120, 132) sts.
Round 1: *CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 2: *CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 3: *CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 4: *CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 5: *CB k2, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k1; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 6: *CB k2, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k3, CA Sl 1 wyib, CB k1: repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 7: *CA k1, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k2; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 8: *CA k1, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k3, CB Sl 1 wyib, CA k2; repeat from * around — 9 (10, 11) times.
Work rounds 1-8 another 7 (8, 9) times more.
CROWN
(also see chart)
Round 1: *CB k2, CB k2tog, CB k2, CB k2tog, CB k2, CB k2tog; repeat from * around — 81 (90, 99) sts.
Round 2: CB knit around.
Round 3: *CA k1, CA k2tog, CA k1, CA k2tog, CA k1, CA k2tog; repeat from * around — 54 (60, 66) sts.
Round 4: CA knit around.
Round 5: *CB k2tog; repeat from * around — 27 (30, 33) sts.
Round 6: CB knit around.
Round 7: *CA CDD; repeat from * around, sizes S and L knit 1 more — 14 (15, 16) sts.
Round 8: CA knit around.
FINISHING
Cut yarn, and use tapestry needle to slip all remaining sts off the needles as if to knit, then pull tight like a drawstring.
Fasten tail securely to wrong side of hat.
Weave in all loose ends.
Make a pom-pom and sew to top (optional).
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