Pattern Stairway Hat

Discover the charm of hand-knitted warmth with our Stairway Hat pattern. Designed for adults with head sizes 52-54 cm (20.5-21.3 inches), 56-58 cm (22-22.8 inches), 60 cm (23.6 inches), this pattern ensures a snug, comfortable fit for everyone. Crafted using 5.50 mm and 6.00 mm (US 5 and 6.5) knitting needles, this pattern allows you to create a beautifully textured hat that combines style with comfort. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or new to the craft, the Stairway Hat is your next must-knit project for adding a touch of handmade elegance to any winter wardrobe.

Materials

• 2 skeins of BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 2 yarn
• 40 cm circular needles ranging from 5.00 to 6.50 mm depending on desired density and size
• Double pointed needles of the same diameter as circular needles

Sizes

Adults with head sizes 52-54 cm (20.5-21.3 inches), 56-58 cm (22-22.8 inches), 60 cm (23.6 inches).

Gauge

• Size 52-54 cm: 15 stitches per 10 cm (5.50 mm needles)
• Size 56-58 cm: 14 stitches per 10 cm (6.00 mm needles)
• Size 60 cm: 13 stitches per 10 cm (6.00 / 6.50 mm needles)

Tip: The looser your knitting tension (fewer stitches per cm), the looser your hat will be.

Instructions Summary

Cast on 67 stitches and join to work in the round to have 66 stitches. Knit according to pattern up to row 44. Decreases begin at row 45 as follows:

• Row 45: knit without decreases
• Row 46: *marker, purl 2 stitches together purlwise, slip 1 knit stitch and leave in front, knit next stitch, knit slipped stitch, purl 2 stitches together purlwise; repeat to end
• Row 47: marker, 1 purl, knit 2 stitches together with left slant, 1 purl; repeat to end (33 stitches remain)
• Row 48: move marker 1 stitch forward, 1 knit, purl 2 stitches together purlwise; repeat to end (22 stitches remain)
• Row 49: alternate knit and purl, knit together 2 stitches, 1 knit and 1 purl with left slant to end (11 stitches remain)
• Row 50: from marker, knit 2 stitches together with left slant 5 times (6 stitches remain)

Close stitches in the usual manner.

Notations

Knit 2 stitches together with a left slant: slip 1 knit stitch onto left needle, turn it around with back loop and place back on right needle, knit together knitwise with left slant.