Tiered Pricing: In an effort to make this pattern accessible to those on a more limited budget, I have implemented tiered pricing for the Timber Hat. Please enter the codes listed below based on what you are able and comfortable paying for this pattern.

Full price - no code
$4.00 - HATCRAFT1
$3.00 - HATCRAFT2

Pattern description: Inspired by the Rocky Mountain environment, the Timber Hat features peaks and valleys, far reaching tree trunks and a star-studded night sky. Intended to complement my Wooded Sweater pattern, this hat is a warm and stylish companion for cool nights, campside, roasting marshmallows under the constellations.

Construction notes: The Timber Hat has 4 main design features. Starting at the CO edge, a 2x2 ribbed brim with cabled, slipped stitches creating peaks in the rib that are then echoed in a color change for the body of the hat. A double slipped stitch rib is worked at each peak around and stretches up to the crown. At the crown, a 6 pointed star is made with a cabled, slipped stitch outline and seed stitch background.

Sizing: 1-3 with 19(21,23)in, 48(53,61)cm head circumference.

In order to keep the stitch pattern consistent with the design between sizes, sts/in gauge is different for each size. Achieving this can be done easily by changing your combination of yarn weight and needle size. This pattern is a great way to use up partial skeins and yarn leftovers from other projects, as gauge can be reached with several yarn weight/needle combinations for each size - recommendations are given below. I suggest knitting a swatch to ensure a good fit.

Finished hat measurements: 17(19,21)in, 43(48,53)cm circumference, intended to be worn with approx. 2” negative ease.

Gauge, yarn and needle selection by size:
Size 1: 5.5 sts/in - Sport weight, size US4-5 needles
Size 2: 5 sts/in - DK weight, size US5-6 needles
Size 3: 4.5 sts/in - Worsted weight, size US6-7 needles.

These yarn and needle pairings are just a suggestion, as it is very possible to achieve gauge with a different yarn weight/needle combination than what is listed above. Row gauge is not specified as you will be measuring the hat depth as you knit to get a perfect fit for the head you’re knitting for.

Recommended budget-friendly yarns by weight:
Sport: Cloudborn Highland Sport, Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport, Kelborne Woolens Andorra
DK: Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK, Knitpicks Gloss DK, Peace Fleece DK
Worsted: KnitPicks Preciosa Tonal Worsted, Cloudborn Highland Worsted, Harrisville Designs Highland

Approximate yardage/meterage:
C1 brim: 34(42,48)yd, 31(38,44)m
C2 body: 73(91,103)yd, 67(83,94)m

Sample specs:
Size 2
C1 - Zeta by Luna Grey Fiber Arts, DK weight in Charcoal.
C2 - Single-ply Sock by Life in The Long Grass, fingering weight held double in Foliage

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit in each size. For pattern questions or concerns, please email me at thecrafterycollective@gmail.com and put “Pattern Support” in the subject line.

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