Plaidtastic Hat

By: Laurel Gervitz

This pattern is available to download from Knit Collage.

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Surround yourself from head to toe in plaid this winter! This plaid hat is the perfect accessory to go with all of your other plaid knits, or just another stylish way to keep your head warm. It can be made using a Mini skein sampler kit or any leftover yarns. It is easy to make and works up quick! Perfect for quick knit gifts!

About the pattern:

Skill Level:
Intermediate Knitter - knowledge of brioche knitting helpful

Size:
One Size Fits All ~ 22” (56cm) circumference x 9” (23cm) length

Materials:
1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approximately 85 yds / 164-170 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein)
OR
30 yds of Spun Cloud Yarn (100% wool; approximately 100 yds / 200 g) shown in color Minty (for the MC) and 35 yds of Knit Collage scrap yarn (these yarns will work well for your CCs: Daisy Chain, Dreamland, Cast Away or Wildflower)

Faux Fur Pom Pom

*Please note any modifications may require additional yarn.*

Yarn Weight:
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi)

Needle Size:
Size US 15 (10 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle or longer for magic loop method
Size US 15 (10 mm) double pointed needles, optional Pom pom (optional)

Notions:
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
8 sts and 13.5 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st worked flat, blocked (see Pattern Notes for gauge details) 8 sts and 14 rows = 4” / 10 cm in plaid pattern (measured in the body of the hat) worked in the round, blocked

Yardage:
65 - 90 yards (59 - 82 m)