Pattern Hat Artilia

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and style with the Artilia Hat, crafted for adults with a head circumference of 54-56 cm / 56-58 cm. This seamless, round-knit design is made using 3mm (US 2.5) circular needles with 40cm and 80cm (0.44 and 0.66 yards) cords or double-pointed needles, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.

Materials

• 1 skein of Filcolana Arwetta Classic (210m/50g)
• 1 skein of Filcolana Tilia (210m/25g)
• Circular needles 3mm with 40cm cord
• Circular needles 3mm with 80cm cord
• Or double-pointed needles
• Markers

Sizes

Head circumference: 54-56 cm / 56-58 cm

Gauge

Knitting gauge: Knit a sample in stockinette stitch with 2 strands (1 strand of Arwetta + 1 strand of Tilia). The acceptable gauge after washing and drying should be 22-23 stitches per 10 cm.

Techniques used

• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• German twisted cast-on
• 2×2 ribbing
• Yarn-over increase
• 3-stitch decrease with center stitch
• 3-stitch decrease with purl stitch
• Left-leaning decrease

Work process

Using the German twisted cast-on method, cast on 112 / 116 stitches + 1 stitch for joining in the round. Join the stitches in the round. Knit 40 / 42 rounds (or 12-13 cm) in 2×2 ribbing. If you prefer a snug fit, use needles 0.5 sizes smaller for the ribbing. Switch to the main needles for the pattern.

Divide the knitting into 6 sections with markers, each with 20 stitches (repeats). After the ribbing, evenly increase 8 / 4 stitches in the first round of the repeat to have 120 stitches for the main pattern.

Pattern repeat

Knit 4 repeats upwards (hat height 28-29 cm when unfolded); knit 5 repeats to create a tall, slightly slouched crown (31-32 cm).

Decreases

Row 1: 3 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches. Repeat 5 more times.

Row 2: Knit without decreases following the pattern.

Row 3: 3 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 1 purl stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches. Repeat 5 more times.

Row 4: Knit without decreases.

Row 5: 3 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches, knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches. Repeat 5 more times.

Row 6: Knit without decreases. Without finishing the last stitch in the row, move the marker 1 stitch to the right.

Row 7: You have 4 knit stitches in front of you. Start decreases in the seventh row as follows: knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 purl stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 purl stitches, 1 knit stitch. Move the marker 1 stitch forward and repeat from * to * 5 more times.

Rows 8 and 9: Knit without decreases. Without finishing the last stitch in the row, move the marker 1 stitch to the right.

Row 10: Knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 2 purl stitches, knit 3 stitches together with the center stitch, 2 purl stitches. Move the marker 1 stitch forward and repeat from * to * 5 more times.

Rows 11 and 12: Knit without decreases (36 stitches on the needles).

Row 13: Knit 1 knit stitch, knit 2 purl stitches together, 1 knit stitch, knit 2 purl stitches together. Repeat 5 more times. There are 24 stitches on the needles.

Row 14: Turn the knit stitch to the back on the left needle and knit the knit stitch and purl stitch together with a left-leaning decrease. Repeat 11 more times. There are 12 stitches on the needles.

Row 15: Turn the knit stitch to the back on the left needle and knit two together with a left-leaning decrease. Repeat 5 more times. There are 6 stitches remaining on the needles.

Pull the remaining stitches tight. Weave in the loose ends.

Wet blocking

For washing such a hat, use a detergent for knitwear without lanolin, such as Hollywool. Create a slightly warm soapy solution and immerse the item in the water. The item should soak completely. Gently squeeze the hat in the water and rinse with clean running water. Let excess water drip off, do not wring or twist, and do not lift by the edges when wet.

Gather the item in your hands, lay it out carefully on a towel, and shape it as desired. Roll the hat a couple of times together with the towel and press out the excess water, then reshape it on a dry towel and leave it to dry completely while maintaining the desired shape.

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