Twisted Pines Hat by Brienne Moody

Twisted Pines Hat

Knitting
April 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in 1 X 1 Half Twisted Rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
98 - 152 yards (90 - 139 m)
Designed to fit Child/Adult S (Adult M, Adult L). Recommended 3.5” / 9 cm negative ease for a snug fit. Note: The stitch pattern used for this hat is very elastic and will fit a variety of heads. All three sizes are shown.
English
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This hat features a twisted cable pattern at the brim plus lush texture easily achieved by knitting into the back of each knit stitch throughout. The sharp decreases at the crown create a peaked, sporty look. I’ve been running in mine and taking it out to dinner. It suits both occasions. To date, I’ve knitted three! The stitch pattern is easy and addictive.

Finished Measurements
Approximately 13.75 (16, 18.25)” / 35 (40.5, 46.5)) cm circumference and 10.25 (11, 11.75)” / 26 (28, 30) cm tall (measurements are post-blocking and unstretched).

Yarn
1 Skein: La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted (75% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Gotland Wool; 252 yd/ 230 m per 100 g). Shown in: Avoine (light grey), Highgarden (pinkish grey) and French Grey (dark grey).

OR Worsted Weight 98 (142, 152) yd / 90 (130, 139) m.
Note: These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge or the hat’s measurements will change the amount of yarn you’ll need.

Gauge 28 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in 1 x 1 Half Twisted Ribbing worked in the round on gauge needles, after blocking.

Suggested Needles*
US Size 6 / 4 mm circular, 16” / 40 cm length for the hat body plus double pointed needles in the same size; alternatively, one longer circular needle for Magic Loop.
Always choose the needle size that you need in order to obtain the pattern’s gauge.

Notions

  • 4 Stitch Markers (with one being a different color or look to mark BOR)
  • Cable Needle
  • Highlighter Tape (optional, to keep your place in the pattern)
  • Measuring Tape
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Wool Wash and Blocking Mat

Techniques Used

  • Long-Tail Cast On Method
  • Knitting in the Round on a Circular Needle
  • Knitting with a Cable Needle
  • K2TOG Decreasing
  • SSK Decreasing
  • Small Circumference Knitting in the Round