Swing Time Hat by Nina Machlin Dayton

Swing Time Hat

Knitting
October 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
120 - 190 yards (110 - 174 m)
S, M, L, and XL. Approximate head sizes fit: 18 (20, 22, 24) inches but all sizes are adjustable
English
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Stay warm this winter while stepping back in time to the glamour of a previous era with the Swing Time Hat. Imagine yourself as Ginger Rogers dancing on roller skates in the park with Fred Astaire. This hat combines the best of both worlds, fusing the elegance of the past with the comfort and cozy warmth of what will become your favorite cool weather accessory. It’s a perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary sensibilities.

With its different construction it is not just stylish, but all sizes are completely adjustable to create the perfect fit for you. Make it larger and turn up the brim as in the pink sample, or make it smaller and leave the edge down as in the green sample. (But never underestimate the impact of a turned up brim on a knit hat!)

And it has buttons, which always makes everything better! I always look for chances to use buttons on my knitting, and Swing Time Hat let’s you raid the button box. You can use one big button or a series of smaller ones to decorate the side of your hat. So many ways to customize this hat and make it your own.

Embrace your romantic side while staying warm as cold winds blow, and make your own Swing Time Hat. The vintage-inspired elements add charm, elegance, and character and your choices as you knit make it your own stylish and unique accessory.

Shall we dance?

Pink sample is an XL on a 22” head
Green sample is M on a 22” head