Transferware Hat by Mitsziko

Transferware Hat

Knitting
June 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
474 - 561 yards (433 - 513 m)
20-23" circumference
English
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This charming, reversible hat features colorwork inspired by transferware china on one side and tonal (or variegated or striped) on the other side. The provisional cast-on allows for both sides of the hat to be knit in the same way, and the brim can be folded to any width. Charts are included for both slouchy and fitted versions.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate-level

MEASURES
Block to desired measurements. Fits 20-23” circumference head.

YARN
Fitted Version (Blue/Pink/Variegated Hat in photo):
-about 40g/160 yds in Fingering weight (Main Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Singles Fingering in Admiral
-about 28g/112yds in Fingering weight (Contrast Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Singles Fingering in Salmon Streams
- about 46g/202yds in Fingering weight (Reverse Side Color), sample used Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn in Orion

Slouchy Version (Blue/White/Caramel Hat in photo):
-about 48g/190 yds in Fingering weight (Main Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Deluxe Sock in Pearl
-about 35g/138yds in Fingering weight (Contrast Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Deluxe Sock in Midnight Romance
-about 53g/233yds in Fingering weight (Reverse Side Color), sample used A Chick That Knitz Silky Singles in Caramel

NEEDLES
US 3 (3.25mm): 16” circular needles + DPN needles

NOTIONS
stitch markers & tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
provisional cast-on (includes tutorial recommendations with links), chart colorwork, optional duplicate stitch (instructions included)