The Sardine Hat by BurraKnits

The Sardine Hat

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Colorwork
US 6 - 4.0 mm
135 - 150 yards (123 - 137 m)
Adult S and M
English
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This beanie is worked in the round, beginning with 4 rows of garter stitch. It features a shaped stranded colorwork band with repeating fish motifs. The crown is worked in stockinette stitch and finished with evenly spaced decreases.
Difficulty: Intermediate | Techniques: Colorwork in round, Increases/Decreases.
Sizes: Adult S (M)
Yarn: DK/ 8ply (CYC #3) ~220 yds (200 m)/100g. Sample: BWM Classic 8 ply.
Approximate yardage: MC 110-120 yds (100-110 m), CC 25-30 yds (23-27 m).
Gauge: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4” (10 cm) measured over colorwork.
Needles: 4 mm (US 6) circulars/DPNs or size to obtain gauge.
Notions: 8 (9) markers (one unique), needle, tape, scissors.
Finished Circumference 18 (20)“/45 (50) cm, stretching to 20 (22.5)”/51 (58) cm, height: 7.75 (8)“/19 (20) cm