I named this Aran-style design “The Baroque Hat” because once upon a time before knitting took over my life, I was an architect. All those swooping cables, twists, bobbles, and textured panels began reminding me of the wonderfully over-the-top interiors of Baroque churches I’ve wandered through in Europe: a little dramatic, a little ornate, and a lot of fun to explore. This design has that same sense of movement and play — enough detail to keep you entertained, but rhythmic enough to settle into once you get going. I hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did designing it.

I would love to see your Baroque Hats out in the world! Please find me on Instagram or Facebook and use hashtags #baroquehat and #clairetheobaldknits and tag me @clairetheobaldknits. If you think you may have found an error in the pattern, or if you have comments or a question, please DM me.

Size
Adult
Circumference: 18.5”/47cm at brim, unstretched.
Length: 8”/20cm

Level
Intermediate

Skills Used
Bobbles; Cables; Decreasing; Knitting in Round

Materials
Worsted weight wool.
Sample yarn: Blue Sky Fibers WOOLSTOK (123yds/112m, 1.76oz/50g,100% Fine Highland Wool), 2 skeins.
Shown in color Highland Fleece.

Needles
U.S. Size 7 (4.5mm) or size needed to match gauge, 16”/40cm circular and dpns or long circular for magic loop.

Gauge
27 sts & 37 rounds = 4”/10cm

Tools
Blunt tapestry needle; cable needle; scissors; stitch markers; tape measure/ruler