The hat pattern you didn’t know you’ve been waiting for! Perfect for the dumpling lover in your life, ages 0-100.

One dumpling cable motif, many options. Do a single dumpling, or make one or two rows of dumplings. Make one (at least!) in a different color by combining intarsia in the round and cables.

The crown decreases are worked with a knitted pleat technique to mimic the top of a xiao long bao, or Chinese soup dumpling.

And for the final touch, embroider a lil face on your Lil Dumpling Hat for ultimate cuteness!

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SIZING
1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6)

Finished Measurements (unstretched):
Circumference: 11.75, 14, 16.25, (18.75, 21, 23.25)“/ 29, 35, 41.5, (46.5, 52.5, 59) cm
Height from brim to crown: 5.5, 5.75, 6.75 (7.25, 8.25, 9.25)”/ 13, 14, 16.5, (17.5, 20, 22.5) cm

Suggested fit is 2”/ 5cm negative ease.

Samples are size 3 (lavender), 4 (blue), and 5 (cream).

MATERIALS

Yarn: DK weight yarn, worsted spun, with tight ply for structured cable stitches

Samples use De Rerum Natura Pénélope, 90% organic Merinos d’Arles (France) / 10% mulberry silk (China), 145 yds/ 133m per 50g in Oursin (lavender), Brume (blue), and Crème (cream)

Yardage: 105, 121, 145, (168, 188, 209) yds/ 96, 111, 133, (154, 172, 192) m

If creating different-colored dumplings, each dumpling will require 3-6 yds/ 2.5-5.5m.

Yardage estimates are for two rows of dumplings and include yarn amount needed to knit a 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) swatch.

These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.

Needle sizes:
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 12-20”/ 30-50cm circular* and DPNs (including 2 extra DPNs or other spare needles)
US 4/3.5mm, or one size smaller than main, 12-16”/ 30-40cm circular, for ribbing

*Sharp tips are highly recommended

Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge.

Tools: Stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle, embroidery thread (optional for dumpling faces)

Gauge:
22.5 sts x 38.5 rows in dumpling cable motif, after washing and blocking
24 sts x 36 rows in stockinette in the round, after washing and blocking

SKILLS

Cable knitting, intarsia cabling (optional), increases/decreases, knitted pleats