Contiguous Color Hat
Make this stunning 2-color knit hat in whatever shades and whatever yarn weight you want. The world is your oyster!
Robin Agar-Celli does it again with another incredible knit hat pattern! The Contiguous Color Hat not only features a gorgeous and simple-to-follow mosaic pattern, but various cast on numbers and needle sizes are given for different yarn weights so you can knit based on what yarns you have on your stash, or to fit your personal hat knitting preferences. If you're just beginning to dip your toes into knitting with two colors, this is the perfect project with which to start, but even seasoned veterans will find this hat knitting pattern a delight to work up.
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Be sure to head on over to Robin Agar-Celli's blog for the full pattern, too!
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Materials List
- 2 colors of bulky weight yarn
- Size 10 US Circular Knitting Needles
Pattern
Using Color B, cast on 72 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim: Using Color B
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: purl all stitches
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Work Body of Hat
Set Up Row: Color A: knit all
Rows 1 & 2: Color B: *k2, s1, k3, s2* repeat around
Rows 3 & 4: Color A: *(k1, s1) x3, k2*; repeat around
Rows 5 & 6: Color B: *s1, k3, s1, k2, s1* repeat around
Rows 7 & 8: Color A: *k2, s1, k3, s1, k1*; repeat around
Rows 9 & 10: Color B: *s1, k2, s2, k3* repeat around
Rows 11 & 12: Color A: *k1, s1, k3, s1, k1, s1*; repeat around
Rows 13 & 14: Color B: *k2, s2, k2, s1, k1* repeat around
Rows 15 & 16: Color A: *(s1, k3)x2*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 16 until piece is about 7 to 7.5 inches in length.
Work Crown: Color B
Row 1: knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures about 8 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Crown Decrease: Color B: use dpns when needed
Row 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k5, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 3: *k4, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *k3, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 5: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 6: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 7: * k2tog*; repeat around
Finish:
Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and share.
If using 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 48.
If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 88.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 8 stitches.
Experiment and enjoy!