Zigzag Hat by Faye Perriam-Reed

Zigzag Hat

Knitting
January 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in ZigZag pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
140 - 180 yards (128 - 165 m)
One size - very stretchy as pattern is ribbed.
English
This pattern is available for £4.70 GBP
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2022 UPDATE
ZigZag has now been reformatted and updated to include two versions, to work flat or to knit in the round.

ZigZag is a reversible hat that can be worn in two ways – with the insides of the diamonds facing out (wrong side out) like the first picture, or with the diamonds facing in (right side out) like the third picture.

There is a lot of stretch to this hat as the ZigZag pattern is ribbed. I wanted to make something chunky, yet not too heavy, with an interesting pattern that would be suitable for knitters of all skill levels.

What I love about this pattern is the flower that appears on the crown of the hat after you have made the decreases. The ‘petals’ reach right down to the brim, and depending on which way around you wear the hat you can vary how much this stands out. I still haven’t decided which way around I prefer it.

Two versions of the pattern are available when you click to buy, to knit flat or in the round

SIZES
To Fit Head Circumference
(One Size)
50-60cm
19.75-23.5in

Actual Hat Circumference
54.5cm
21.5in
(Note pattern is really stretchy)

Length Crown to Hem
19cm
7.5in

YARN
Sample uses
• Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Worsted Weight, 100% new wool, 87m/95yds per 50g skein)
1 skein of Drizzle (09)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
If working flat:
• A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles A set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles
If working in the round:
• A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
• A set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
• Stitch marker

For stockists contact: www.erikaknight.co.uk

Tension
20 sts and 26 rounds to 10x10cm over pattern, using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles.