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Letterpress Hat
classic cable hat
A cosy hat with a classic cable pattern
- DK (Double Knitting) weight yarn
- 3 Sizes: S, M, L
- Also available in Knitworthy 8
- Also available on Ravelry
The Letterpress hat is cosy and eye catching, perfect for that single skein of DK you’ve been saving. With simple, easy to follow cable stitches, this pattern is great for knitters who are new to cabling. Enjoy cabling without a cable needle, or eager to learn how? Only a handful of the crosses involve more than 4 stitches.
Letterpress printing is a form of relief printing, where an image, pattern or text is on a raised surface that paper is then pressed onto to transfer the design. This type of printing has a “debossing” effect, where the shapes of the plate leave a slight imprint on the paper, along with the ink. This seemed like a perfect name for a hat that features a range of cabling and other relief textures.
Get the pattern
The Letterpress Hat is currently exclusive to the Knitworthy 8 collection and will be released as an individual pattern in mid-December.
£20.00
Our newest collection of accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 8 includes six patterns spanning a wide range of techniques and styles.
Details
The Letterpress Hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a folded 1x1 ribbed brim before moving on to the cable section. The hat is fully charted for each size - no keeping track of multiple charts with different repeats required. The crown decreases are incorporated into the cable patterns, maintaining a balanced texture throughout. We knit Letterpress as a classic fitted beanie, if you love a bit of extra pouf at the top of your hats simply work an extra repeat before beginning the crown shaping.
The Letterpress Hat comes in three adult sizes and is made with DK or light worsted weight yarn.
Skills for knitting this project
Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.
- casting on
- knitting, purling
- cabling (using a chart or written directions)
Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10cm in st st on larger needles Widest cable 2.5" / 5cm wide Moss stitch is 5.5 stitches per inch / 2.5cm
Sizing
Letterpress Hat includes 3 adult sizes
To fit head circumference: 20[22, 24]" / 50[55, 60]cm
Finished hat circumference: 18 1/2[20, 21 1/2] / 46[50, 54]cm
Supplies
Yarn
DK/ worsted weight yarn
Shown in
Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy (50% Falkland Merino, 37.5% recycled wool, 12.5% Thread waste, 251 yds / 230m, 3.5oz/100g) in Tweedy Moonlight
Yarn required
150[210, 275] yds / 135[190, 250]m
Needles and notions
US 5 / 3.5mm and US 6 / 4mm
Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.
16" / 40cm circular
Pdf file versions
This pattern includes the following pdf formats:
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