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Softie Hat Knitting Pattern
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Softie Hat Knitting Pattern
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Knitted hats tend to stretch out, and no one likes a hat that slips or loses its shape. The fibre you choose makes a big difference: sheep’s wool, particularly merino, is elastic and holds its shape well, while silk mohair and alpaca yarn may stretch over time. Keep this in mind when deciding how many stitches to cast on for your handmade hat.
We’ve knitted a high pile of these Softie hats in every colour of the rainbow (and beyond) to find the perfect fit. The fabric is firm enough to create a long-lasting, wearable knitted hat, yet soft and comfortable so it doesn’t itch.
Softie Hat is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern, suitable for bulky-weight yarns like Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka. Use US 8 / 5 mm circular needles (16″ / 40 cm recommended) or DPNs to create a cosy, quick-to-knit winter hat. Designed by Jonna Helin, the pattern is available in English and Finnish and comes as a free PDF download.
SIZE
One Size
(to fit 21–23″ / 54–58 cm head circumference)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (without stretching): 15.5″ / 40 cm.
Height (without brim folded): 13″ / 32 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 balls of Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (96% alpaca, 4% nylon, 120 yds / 110 m – 50 g).
Tip! You can also substitute the other skein of Børstet Alpakka with Sandnes Garn Kos (9% wool, 62% baby alpaca, 29% nylon, 164 yds / 150 m – 50 g). Or approx. 240 yds / 220 m bulky weight yarn.
The hat is knitted with two strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern.
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 16″ / 40 cm circular needles (or longer if you use the magic loop method) or DPNs.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
18 sts x 18 rnds to 4″ / 10 cm in 1 x 1 ribbing, after blocking.
NOTES
This pattern is written to fit an approximately 21–23″ / 54–58 cm head circumference. However, it is incredibly easy to adjust the size if needed: you simply cast on a couple of stitches more or less. Just make sure to cast on a stitch count divisible by 4. [Thus, a stitch count of 68 (for a smaller) and 76 (for a larger) hat would work.]
One Size
(to fit 21–23″ / 54–58 cm head circumference)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (without stretching): 15.5″ / 40 cm.
Height (without brim folded): 13″ / 32 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 balls of Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (96% alpaca, 4% nylon, 120 yds / 110 m – 50 g).
Tip! You can also substitute the other skein of Børstet Alpakka with Sandnes Garn Kos (9% wool, 62% baby alpaca, 29% nylon, 164 yds / 150 m – 50 g). Or approx. 240 yds / 220 m bulky weight yarn.
The hat is knitted with two strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern.
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 16″ / 40 cm circular needles (or longer if you use the magic loop method) or DPNs.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
18 sts x 18 rnds to 4″ / 10 cm in 1 x 1 ribbing, after blocking.
NOTES
This pattern is written to fit an approximately 21–23″ / 54–58 cm head circumference. However, it is incredibly easy to adjust the size if needed: you simply cast on a couple of stitches more or less. Just make sure to cast on a stitch count divisible by 4. [Thus, a stitch count of 68 (for a smaller) and 76 (for a larger) hat would work.]
Our version of the perfect beanie. Fitting and soft!
You can download the pattern for free.
Knitted from soft Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
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I can't recommend It enough!! If you are searching for instant gratification but also a cute result, this pattern has everything you need. It is free, so what are you waiting for :)
A
easy to follow with clear explainations
S
My hat is not yet ready, but so far it looks good.
Q
This has been my go to hat! It is so light and airy. I think I am working on my fifth one. The last couple I have used a strand of Kos and a strand of dk wool from stash. (Worsted weight hurt my hands). 76 stitches and the hat is perfect. I will continue to experiment. I love the Kos yarn especially over the Alpaka.
A
No matter if you are a begginer or an expert knitter, this patterns allows to have a very cute hat in a very short time. For everyone in any color, the most wearable hat for anyone, so this Christmas all members of my family will have one Softhie hat. Thank you Laine team!!
M
Thank you so much for this hat pattern… haven’t started it yet as I intend to do a few as Christmas presents.. but I like the style and look of the hat and look forward to getting it on my needles 😊
D
Really appreciate the complimentary Softie Hat Pattern I received from Laine. It looks like such a great classic ribbed hat pattern to make as written or to customize with yarn / stitch options and modifications accordingly. Look forward to trying it for a future project. Thank you for the kind gesture