Pattern Double Air Hat

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and style with the Double Air Hat! Ideal for adults, this cozy hat comes in three sizes, fitting head circumferences of 52-54 cm, 55-57 cm, and 58-60 cm (0.57-0.59, 0.6-0.62, 0.63-0.66 yards), ensuring a snug and comfortable fit for everyone. Crafted with precision and care, the hat is designed to be knitted in the round using 3.5 mm (US size 4) and 4.0 mm (US size 6) needles, creating a beautifully even stockinette stitch pattern. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a beginner, the Double Air Hat is a delightful project that results in a stylish, wearable piece perfect for any wardrobe. Get your needles ready and embark on this enjoyable knitting journey!

Sizes

• Head circumference: 52-54 / 55-57 / 58-60 cm
• Height when folded: 24-25 / 26-27 / 28-29 cm
• Width: 20-22 / 23-24 / 25-26 cm

Materials

• 2 skeins of DROPS Air
• 40 cm 4.00 mm circular needles
• Double-pointed needles or long circular needles (if you use the magic loop method)
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• A sewing needle and a hook to weave in ends
• Row counter

Gauge

Gauge in stockinette stitch for a 10x10cm sample: 17-18 stitches x 26-27 rows

Techniques and Skills

• Provisional cast-on or open cast-on
• Stockinette stitch in the round: all stitches knit
• Right slanting decrease (knit 2 stitches together through the front loop)
• Left slanting decrease (knit 2 stitches together through the back loop, rotating stitches)

Instructions Overview

Begin knitting the hat with a provisional cast-on, then both parts are knitted separately from the beginning to the crown.

Two options for shaping the crown are offered: crown with 4 wedges or flat crown.

Cast on with a provisional or open cast-on: 72/80/88 stitches. Mark the beginning of the round and knit in stockinette stitch for the required number of rows according to size.

Switch to double-pointed or long circular needles for decreases.

Crown Height and Decrease Rows

• Wedge Crown Height: 6-7 / 7-8 / 8 cm (18-21 rows depending on size)
• Flat Crown Height: 10-11 cm (27-28 rows depending on size)

Crown with 4 Wedges

Markers are placed to divide the hat into four sectors for decreases. Decrease rows alternate with knit rows, following a specific pattern until completion.

Flat Crown

Fabric is divided into two equal parts with markers. Decreases follow a sequence until desired height is reached.

The Second Half of the Hat

Unravel the provisional cast-on, pick up stitches, and knit the second half similarly to the first. Weave in yarn tails before decreases as access will be difficult later.

Wet Heat Treatment

Soak the item in warm Hollywool soap solution without lanolin for 10-15 minutes, rinse gently, squeeze in towel without wringing, and dry flat stretched out. After drying, tuck the second part inside.