Kelbourne Woolens
Upsala Hat Pattern
Upsala Hat Pattern
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What’s better than a free hat pattern? 12 free hat patterns, of course! The Year of Bulky Hats celebrates our Germantown Bulky yarn with 12 free knitting patterns for fun hats using our favorite knitting techniques.
This cheerful June hat, Upsala, celebrates the humble dandelion that is beginning to dot our landscapes this time of year. Knit this cute hat during the summer and the delightful color and fun flowers will brighten your days when winter arrives!
Upsala is worked in the round from the bottom up. It begins with a twisted knit 1, purl 1 ribbing at the brim, and then a fun dandelion pattern is worked around the body of the hat. Decreases are integrated into the stitch pattern to shape the crown.
Tips and Tricks
For a tutorial on working the Dandelion Stitch, visit our tips and tricks here.
Available as a free PDF download.
Specifications
Specifications
Designer
Kate Gagnon Osborn
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% N. American Wool; 123 yds/100 gm skein): goldenrod 725, 1 skein.
GAUGE
13 sts + 20 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Dandelion pattern on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular.
1 – set US 10 (6 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, Kelbourne Woolens label.
SIZE
19.75” (50 cm) circumference, unstretched, 10” (25.5 cm) height.
SKILLS
Twisted stitches, picking up stitches.
