Nollie Hat by Monika Sirna

Nollie Hat

Knitting
February 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in lacy diamond stitch pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
170 - 230 yards (155 - 210 m)
S(M, L) / child to large adult
English
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Nollie is a slouchy, extra soft, chunky looking hat, featuring a lacy diamond stitch pattern and a little peek out rolled brim.

The pattern includes two hat options, slight difference in gauge and the depth of the hat results in two different styles: a standard slouch newsboy/snowboarder hat and en extra slouchy Jamaican style cap.
Both options have a brim decorated with a Button Tab.
Both charted and written directions are included in the pattern.

Materials:
This pattern is suitable for bulky weight yarns.
Samples shown:
Swans Island Pure Blends Bulky, in Oatmeal;
Malabrigo Mecha, in Jupiter colorway.

Gauge:
16-18 sts and 23-25 rnds rnds / 4” in lacy diamond stitch pattern on bigger needles, after blocking at rest

Sizes:
S(M, L) - child to large adult
To fit head circumference:19-20(21-23, 24-25)“ or 48-51(53-58, 61-63.5)cm

Techniques required:
CO
Lace
Short rows (links provided)
Basic sewing (tutorial provided)

Notions:
stitch marker; tapestry needle; pins;
2 decorative buttons (approx 3/4” / 18-20mm);
2 flat buttons (approx 0.5”/10-13mm, some tab options only);
thread in yarn color, sewing needle (some tab options only);
balloon (optional).

Pattern includes:

  • charted and written directions for both, hat’s body and crown
  • 3 sizes
  • 2 different slouch options
  • tips on how to customize hat’s depth
  • 5 different Button Tabs
  • Tutorial on how to attach Button Tab

Printing note:
Please, highlight the numbers that apply to your size and stitch pattern option to avoid any confusion.
Please read the entire pattern before printing to save ink and paper. There is a chance you will not need to print every page.