Mirallat is a Hat of reflection, of symmetry, and of opposites. Worked sideways, the construction method used isn’t the more familiar sideways method that knitters may know from Woolly Wormhead designs.

Instead this Hat is knit sideways using increases and decreases to create the Hat form, with a few short rows to add some slouch. This construction is highlighted perfectly by the stripe formation.

Mirallat is an adventure in Hat knitting that results in a highly unusual and very wearable Hat.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Yarn
Yarn A: 147yd/134m; Yarn B: 147yd/134m
66yd/60m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
Sport weight; plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Single 2.5mm (2.75mm, 3mm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Two circular needles, one or two sizes smaller
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Martin’s Lab Aubrey Sport in shades Kimono & Picnic (328yd/300m per 100g; 55% Superwash BFL, 45% Silk)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Note
Sizing in this pattern is achieved through gauge. The sideways nature of this design creates a great deal of stretch, as garter stitch is incredibly stretchy.

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 19in/48.25cm; use 2.5mm needles
Gauge: 28 sts x 60 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 15.5in/39.25cm
Length: 11.25in/28.25cm

To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 2.75mm needles
Gauge: 26 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 16.5in/42cm
Length: 12in/30.5cm

To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3mm needles
Gauge: 24 sts x 52 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 17.75in/45.25cm
Length: 13in/33cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows, specialist cast-on, grafting

Pattern contents
Charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for German Short Rows & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.)

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Originally published March 2019; republished October 2019
PDF file size: 3.6MB
Product code: WW378KMirallat
Technical editors: Sharon Carter & Eleanor Dixon