Downton Hat
Take a spin back through time with knit hat patterns that were created during another era. This classically designed Downton Hat is based off of a World War I baby hat design. Thankfully for us, this hat pattern provides several different sizes, including one for baby and one for adults. Now no matter what your age, you can have fun donning a vintage design inspired by the 1900s.
Knitting Needle Size3 or 3.25 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
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Hippie Chick
Mar 08, 2018
The blog is temporarily? unavailable so the link you provided above takes us directly to Ravelry where the pattern can be downloaded for free. There is also a video provided for this tutorial via verypink.com if you follow the link provided to you on Ravelry. Membership for Ravelry is free also.
bdifant 0097695
Jan 27, 2018
I am knitting this hat for the third time. I have tried picking up the stitches (when changing from the square to round knitting part) purlwise, knitwise and now I am going to try in the pattern. Each time so far I can see a line where the square becomes a circle. I am hoping this time there is no line. Any recommendations on how to proceed would be welcome. Other than this I love the pattern and find it easy to work.
Susan S
Jan 09, 2017
This is a Downton day! First the yarn giveaway, then I spotted the Downton Abbey cardigan, and now this hat, which is beautiful. I love the squareness of it and the folded brim. My daughter, who loves all things vintage, would really like it.
Grace333
Dec 09, 2016
I have made a few of these and I have tried to put them on a Styrofoam head to get them to not be square at the top. It does not seem to work. I have gotten them wet and pinned them. Has anyone had this issue or is it that I made a mistake in the ones that I did? Maybe there is another way to block it? Thanks
TSchlender 8633092
Dec 15, 2016
I've made 7 of these and the square top is part of the uniqueness. It's to look like a hat, not a cap. I've also used worsted yarn and a bigger needle. I've made the smaller sizes and they've worked as adult hats... very beautiful. I then purchased antique hat pins and have given them to all the ladies on my Christmas list.
The Designing Peng uin
Aug 01, 2016
Just checked the pattern and think it would be delightful to knit and wear, after all it has a brim of sorts, but would like it in more vibrant colours. I'd like to knit it in a rich brown to wear with my favourite coat and then in a vivid blue to wear with my especially favourite navy coat... perhaps in black just to have it in black should I want it
Kris1010
Mar 11, 2016
Just watched the series finale of Downton Abbey, so I'm craving all things Downton now. I think this pattern is a great way to celebrate the series in a vintage way, but will still be very wearable. I wonder if it would look too odd in a bright, non-vintage color if I wanted to try it in something other than gray. Has anyone tried it in a bright primary color or something?
ronaudet 8738932
Feb 01, 2016
Unfortunately, when I tried to download the printfriendly version of this pattern, the site was blocked as being dangerous.
KathrynAllison
Feb 01, 2016
Hello! According to the blogger, you can download the pattern using the link provided on her site and then paste the pattern URL into printfriendly.com. Once you do so, you should be able to print the pattern in full. Hope this helps! -Kathryn, Editor of AllFreeKnitting.com
Booboo
Dec 08, 2016
Hi. I can't even get on her site! It goes through the to Blogger, I sign in, enter her Url , (http//www.anniecholewa.com/ - I hope!) and it then says permission refused. Don't know what else to try...
KathrynAllison
Dec 08, 2016
Hello Booboo, the link has been updated, so you should be able to access the pattern now. Sorry for the inconvenience. -Kathryn, Editor of AllFreeKnitting.com
juliedrew52 378907 1
Jan 09, 2016
I knit a half dozen of these hats using leftover fair isle sock yarn for the turned up brim, the part that's light gray on the model. Great for stash reduction, and the fair isle fits in with the style of the Downton times.
michaeljthill 2133 737
Jun 27, 2014
Is the top part of the hat supposed to be a square? When I calculate the row gauge, it seems to be a rectangle (56 rows for the Adult 1 size) I am using the Sublime yarn that the model hat was knitted in. My hat measures 4" x 5.6".
Editor JD
Jun 27, 2014
Hi michaeljthill2133737, We suggest contacting the designer of the Downton Hat, Annie Cholewa. You'll find her contact information by clicking through to the pattern information on her blog. -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
ritahofer2000 0488 775
Apr 04, 2014
I enjoyed watching the video. I printed the pattern first and watched the video so now I know how the pattern goes.
Summerfarmstudio 7 045203
Feb 15, 2014
Excellent hat, made it for my grand daughter in size child. She's 1 yr. old, but has a large head. Probably could have made size baby. I added a rose and two leaves on the brim and love it! Thanks so much.
robulul 0593130
Jul 02, 2013
Managed to access and print the pattern without any problems whatsoever. Thank you so much for sharing it. I can't wait to knit it up!
kaplanirene 164904 7
Mar 22, 2013
To get pattern to Abbey Hat use this website: www.knitsofacto.blogspot.com it will bring you to the website where you can download pattern. Good luck have fun.
evasung 2004114
Mar 22, 2013
I would love to make this but I get a 404-File not found error message. So sad.
kaplanirene 164904 7
Mar 19, 2013
I have downloaded this pattern a few weeks ago. I tried again today and it downloads. You need to have adobe reader in order to see it. So find a free adobe reader program and load it to your computer so you will be able to see it and print.
wendywilliams25 76 87241
Mar 16, 2013
As with everyone else can't open the pattern. What's the point of putting on a pattern when you cannot access it!!!
joyeaux 7303231
Feb 21, 2013
I'm adding my note re not being able to open this pattern to the earlier comments from those who have also had a problem. Is there a solution? Thanks!
scheeser
Feb 04, 2013
could i possibly get this pattern in loom knit ? i've tried my hand at knitting with needles, just can't do it , but i do loom knit.
bccardinal 7236932
Feb 04, 2013
I am trying to open the pattern and there is no response please help
gmtcrochet 4056824
Feb 02, 2013
could i possibly get this pattern in crochet? i've tried my hand at knitting, just can't do it , but i do crochet.
jamedina 1557239
Feb 02, 2013
I made this hat and it is adorable. Just follow the directions and you will see how it all works out. I used 5 double point needles for the 'circular' part, instead of a circular needle. 4 needles were used (one for each side of the square crown) and the fifth needle (which was always rotating) I used in my right hand to knit. I am an experienced knitter, but this hat is not hard to make.
algonac35 3025611
Jan 25, 2013
For some reason the pattern for the Downton Abbey Hat will NOT come through so I could print it out.
mygardenerjh
Jan 22, 2013
I am a beginning knitter and I don't see how this pattern can be rated EASY. Yeah, what does PO mean?
monstersmom4 27719 18
Jan 22, 2013
What does PO mean?
Crafty Lady 65
Jan 22, 2013
PO means Pass Over. U tube is a great resource for knitting. Put you request into U tube and you can see the stitch demonstrated. Good Luck
I love knitting
Feb 02, 2013
Quoting... akbearfoot on Jan 22, 2013 I believe you're referring to the sections where you see something like this: P0(2,0,2,0) The P0 part is saying purl 0 stitches (in the case of the smallest pattern size).
pjo77 9799832
Jan 22, 2013
Please comment if you make this hat. and let us know how easy/hard it is to assemble. I love the look.
godivademaus
Jan 21, 2013
The pattern isn't terribly clear on how it gets from straight needle rectangle to a round hat... it's a mystery as to how it all comes together.
bethharrisowen 773 3238
Jan 21, 2013
You knit the crown as a rectangle then pick up stitches along the three sides of that rectangle that are not the current live working side. You join those in the round and work the sides and brim of the hat in the round. It looks pretty easy; I may have to try it!
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