Clara's Dream Hat by Åsa Buchta

Clara's Dream Hat

Knitting
November 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
400 yards (366 m)
(17, 19)” / (42.5, 47.5) cm around x 11” / 27.5 cm high (unfolded)
English
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Sweet and swirling with color, Clara’s Dream Hat features simple repeating lace that pops. Worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, this hat has integrated crown shaping for a flawless finish. Pop this pattern on onto your gift knitting list or save it for yourself!

Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Hat: (17, 19)” / (42.5, 47.5) cm around x 11” / 27.5 cm high (unfolded)
Yarn
Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere (Fingering weight, 400 yds / 113 g): 1 hank Sugarplum Swirl

Needles
16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 4 / 3.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round), size 4 / 3.5 mm

Notions
Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern st on larger needles
12-st pattern rep measures 1.75” / 4.5 cm
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.