Bay City Hat

Bay City Hat

Bay City - not a place, but where the good times are… at least as far as my mum is concerned and this hat is designed for her.

A simple cast off stitch gradually fades to stockinette to give all over texture. the textural detail is perfect for showcasing tonal and solid yarns like this one with added sparkle, whilst the fading sections can also be used to match with a set of gradient minis. Options include a folded or classic beanie brim.

SIZES 

Small (Medium, Large)

Finished measurements:
Approx Circumference: 17 (18, 19)“/ 43 (45.5, 48.5) cm
Approx Length: Version 1 8 1/2” /20.5cm, Version 2 (with folded brim) 10”/ 25.5cm

MATERIALS

Materials and tools
50-75g Sport weight yarn

Small sample (Version 1): 50g
Medium sample (Version 1): 55g
Large sample (Version 2): 75g

Needles
US 3/3.25mm needles with 16” cable
You may wish to switch to DPNs when decreasing the crown

Notions

Stitch markers, yarn needle

GAUGE

30 stitches x 40 rounds = 4”/10cm in stitch pattern 1

SKILL LEVEL

Experience: Improving beginner
Skills required: Stitches used include knitting, purling, twisted stitches (ktbl), slipped stitches, passing stitches over, increases and decreases.
Techniques used include: knitting in the round, ribbing, decreasing, small circumference knitting