Bat Winter Hat by Gabrielle Vansteelandt

Bat Winter Hat

Knitting
December 2017
Estelle Yarns Estelle Highland Alpaca Fine - Black
Estelle Yarns Estelle Highland Alpaca Fine - Light Grey
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
130 - 136 yards (119 - 124 m)
0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler/Child, Teen/Adult S/M, Adult L/XL
English

This pattern will be going into testing soon and the updated version with more sizes will be available at the end of September 2026.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT HAS NEVER BEEN SO STYLISH!
This knitted winter hat is both practical and trendy, featuring a repeating bat pattern, perfect for a cold evening of trick-or-treating. It is made with a simple 2x2 rib and stockinette pattern and is a great first colourwork project for the adventurous beginner knitter looking to knit the perfect Halloween accessory for any winter wardrobe.

This knitting pattern is a digital download in a PDF format.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler/Child, Teen/Adult S/M, Adult L/XL

Stitch Patterns Used: 2x2 rib, stockinette

Stitches Used: knit, purl, knit two together

Techniques Used: knit in the round, colourwork

Needles Needed: US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles, US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles
suggested length for both sets of circular needles - 20 cm (8”) for smaller sizes, 40 cm (16”) for larger sizes

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PLEASE NOTE: All pictures are authentic and taken with a camera phone. They have minor colour corrections to enhance image quality, making the garment’s stitches more defined and easier to see.