Quick Stripe Hat by Bex Hopkins

Quick Stripe Hat

Knitting
February 2019
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
180 - 295 yards (165 - 270 m)
baby, toddler, child, adult, large adult
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A quick striped hat perfect for using up oddments!
Knit with Chunky/Bulky yarn or 2 strands of Double Knitting yarn held together using as many colours as you like.
The adult size can easily be finished in an evening.

Also see my Mr Whippy pattern, same gauge different style.

SizeBabyToddlerChildAdultAdult Large
Head circumference15.5”17.5”19.5”22”24”
Finished circumference14”16”18”20.5”22.5”
Length6.25”7.25”8.5”10”11”
Yardage using 2 strands of DK178yds / 163m213yds / 195m246yds / 225m278yds / 255m295yds / 270m
or using Bulky91yds / 83m107yds / 98m124yds / 113m140yds / 128m148yds / 135m
Weight55g65g75g85g90g

Yardages include enough for a pompom.
Pattern includes Pompom making instructions with template.

Gauge and needle size is the same whether you use 2 strands of double knitting or 1 strand of chunky.
Do be aware that chunky/bulky yarns do vary, look for one that says 14sts on the ball band.