Kemble is a simple, everyday hat that uses slip stitches for a faux-stranded colorwork look. Use three colors or more to create a hat that is uniquely yours! It’s a wear-anywhere, non-gendered hat with sizes that fit a range of noggins.

< < < YARN > > >

This hat is designed for a worsted weight yarn, and a texture that is a bit smoother/easier to slip.

Shown in:
Size 1 - Endless Yarn HV Worsted (Merino wool blend; 180 yds/165 m per 100 g) in Root (A, gray), Madder (B, red/orange) & Cochineal (C, pink) - pricing over $20/skein

Yarn requirements by yardage:
Size 1: approx. 50 yds/46 m Color A, 30 yds/27.5 m Colors B & C
Size 2: approx. 60 yds/55 m Color A, 30 yds/27.5 m Colors B & C
Size 3: approx. 70 yds/64 m Color A, 40 yds/36.5 m Colors B & C
Size 4: approx. 80 yds/73 m Colors A, 40 yds/36.5 m Colors B & C

Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices):

$ - under $10/skein
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
Briggs & Little Heritage

$$ - $10-$15/skein
Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown

$$$ - over $20/skein
The Fibre Co. Cumbria
Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed

< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >

Gauge (unblocked, slip stitch pattern):
US 8 - 16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm

Recommended needles:

US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40 cm
US 8 (4.75 mm) 16”/40 cm
DPN’s in US 8
or appropriate needles for gauge

(keep in mind when choosing your main/larger needle that due to the slip stitch design, this hat will have minimal stretch in the body portion. You may want to increase your needle sizes if you are a tight knitter, or just to help you make sure your gauge doesn’t get too tight)

Notions: ring stitch marker, scissors, measuring tape & tapestry needle (for ends)

< < < FINISHED MEASUREMENTS > > >

Circumference (un-stretched)
Size 1 - 11”/28 cm
Size 2 - 13”/33 cm
Size 3 - 15”/38 cm
Size 4 - 17”/43 cm

Height: 8.5”/21.5 cm

< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >

Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #KembleBeanie & tag me @editionknitwear too!

< < < PATTERN SUPPORT & MORE > > >

Pattern support is available through editionknits@gmail.com