Hihiko Hat by Francoise Danoy

Hihiko Hat

Knitting
August 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Lace Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
170 - 181 yards (155 - 166 m)
Length: 9", Circumference 21"
English
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The Hihiko Hat (Māori for speed, swiftness) like its namesake, is a quick and breezy hat that can be knit in a day or two! The sister pattern to the Huatau Hat, this beanie can be knit up in just one skein of Quince & Co’s. Chickadee yarn. The hat features an intricate Japanese lace paneling that shapes into a star formation at the crown.


  • Needle: US size 5 (3.75mm) 16 in. (40cm) circular needle and size 5 (3.75mm) DPNs or size to obtain gauge.
  • Yarns Used: CFC Merino Sport (Sport; 100% Merino Wool; 328 yds./297 meters; 100 g). 1 skein used in the color way Bisque.
  • Yardage: 170-181 yards ; 155 - 165 meters
  • Gauge: 21 sts (one lace repeat) over 3.5 in./9cm or 24 sts and 38 rows over 4 in./10cm in lace pattern.
  • Other Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Special thanks to KnitFitch for test knitting and editing the pattern.