Haterpillar by Nim Teasdale

Haterpillar

Knitting
August 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 13 - 9.0 mm
52 - 63 yards (48 - 58 m)
One main size (small adult) with wiggle room to increase/decrease.
English

A somewhat conical top-down hat, worked inside out to reduce purling.

A simple and quick bicorn hat, with a bit of a bonnet brim for extra warmth.

This pattern is part of a set of 6 whimsical patterns for super chunky yarn, inspired by Alice In Wonderland. Each can be whipped up in an hour or so, or before breakfast, (but perhaps not all on the same day).

All designs are based on tubes, as a nod to the rabbit hole that started the whole adventure…

Each project was made from a single skein of White Gum Wool Rope Yarn (48 ply).

  • Sizing: 38sts x 34r = 27W x 26H (10½ x 10”) when laid flat, to fit 52 - 58cm (20-23”) head. This 
is a small adult sized hat. The pattern includes suggestions for altering the size.

  • Pattern is written only, with recipe included for altering the size.

  • Sample used 52m (57y).

  • Needles: 9mm (US size 13), but opt for a size larger (or more) if you’re a tight knitter. 8mm DPNs would be handy for the early rows, but not absolutely essential if you can get by with a magic loop.

This set was designed with White Gum Wool Rope yarn in mind, but you can make a 48ply-equivalent by holding multiple yarns/strands together, or with an icord maker, or you may be able to make use of a stash of finger knitting.