Squall Hat by Purl Soho

Squall Hat

Knitting
November 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
80 - 185 yards (73 - 169 m)
Baby (Toddler/Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

Purl Soho’s Heathland Wool, 60% fine Irish wool and 40% New Zealand wool. Each skein of this light worsted/DK- to worsted/Aran-weight yarn is 230 yards/ 100 grams.

Solid Version

  • Main Color (MC): 1 skein; approximately 80 (120, 140, 175) total yards required. We used Marsh Teal.

Striped Version

  • Main Color (MC): 1 skein; approximately 70 (105, 125, 160) total yards required. We used Wolf Brown.
  • Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein; approximately 15 (20, 20, 25) total yards required. We used Warm Fleece.

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GAUGE

21 stitches and 31 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

SIZES

For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on How to Knit the Right Hat Size!

Baby (Toddler/Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)

To fit actual head circumference of 14–16½ (17–19, 19–22, 22–25) inches

  • Finished Circumference: 13¾ (16, 18¼, 20½) inches
  • Finished Height: 6½ (7¾, 8¼, 9½) inches

SAMPLES: We knit the Adult Small size.

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See even more of Gianna’s work on her Instagram!