Medusa Hat

This pattern creates a minimalistic but cute hat with little dotted stripes across the middle. The pattern is created in the round using 1x1 ribbing and some simple cabling. The pattern is written to suit an average adult head but sizing can be adjusted by changing the amount of stitches cast on. 

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Materials Needed

5mm (US 8) circular needles 16"
5mm (US 8) circular needles 40" or 5mm DPNs

Tapestry needles
Stitch marker

2 x 100g ball bulky weight yarn
Cable needle

Recommended Yarn

Hayfield Bonus Chunky
Colourway 'Starling'

Gauge

14 stitches and 19 rows = 4"
Sizing
The pattern is written to fit an average adult head, sized around 20 to 24" due to stretch in the yarn. The pattern can be adjusted to fit smaller or larger heads by altering the number of stitches cast on.

Abbreviations

K1 = Knit 1 stitch

P1 = Purl 1 stitch
K2tog = Knit two stitches together
P2tog = Purl two stitches together
Sl1 = Slip 1 stitch
CN = Cable needle

1x1 Ribbing Rim

Cast on 96 stitches in Colour A using your preferred cast-on method. Join in the round and mark the round with a stitch marker.

K2 P2 to create a 2x2 rib for 4" (if doing a folded rim, like pictured) or 2" (if doing a flat rim) from cast-on edge.

Main Body

Work Chart A repeating the 12 stitches until the end of the chart is reached.

The chart is read from right to left.

Repeat the 8 rows in the chart 4 times. If you wish to make the hat more slouchy, repeat chart until desired length is reached.

Decrease

Work Chart B, repeating the 12 stitch repeat until the end of the round is reached.

After the 9 rows are completed, decrease as follows:

10. P1 *k2tog p2tog* [repeat inside the *for entire round] (16)
11. k2tog for entire round (8)

Cut yarn and weave leftover yarn through the remaining live stitches. Pull tightly to close the hole.

Finishing

Create a pom pom if desired. Attach pom pom to the top of the hat and weave in all your ends.

Terms and Conditions

Do not resell, redistribute, or copy this pattern.

All finished products made with this pattern may be sold with design credit to Frankie Knits Co.