Knitting Pattern • Retrowhirl Hat
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This DIGITAL PDF KNITTING PATTERN contains full instructions to knit your own Retrowhirl Hat using approximately 100–350 yards / 91–320 m of fingering weight or sock yarn and size US 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles.
This pattern includes written instructions for seven hat sizes (Baby through Adult L) in two versions (solid single color version and multicolored stripey version).
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN ONLY. NO FINISHED PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.
This pattern is also available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/retrowhirl-hat
Reverse stockinette stitch doesn’t get enough credit! The Retrowhirl Hat is a slightly slouchy, endlessly customizable reverse stockinette hat that can be knit in as few or many colors as your little heart desires.
The magic is that the entire hat is knit inside out, helix style, so there’s absolutely no purling, no carrying yarn up the inside, and no unsightly jogs between stripes. (Ok, I lied, there’s a little bit of purling in the ribbed cuff and the crown decreases. But only a little!)
Instructions are provided for both a single-color version, as well as a multicolored stripey version for using up scraps.
SIZES Baby [Toddler, Kid, Teen][Adult S, Adult M, Adult L]
TO FIT HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE 15 [16, 18, 20][22, 23, 25] in / 38 [40.5, 45.5, 51][56, 58.5, 63.5] cm
YARN REQUIRED Approximately 132 [164, 216, 252][280, 304,332] yards / 121 [150, 198, 230][256, 278, 304] m
SINGLE COLOR PURPLE SAMPLE SHOWN IN Teen size, approximately 252 yards / 230 m of Superfine Yarn Co. Erie Single (100% superwash merino, 400 yards / 367 m) fingering weight yarn in colorway Pennyroyal
SCRAPPY RED SAMPLE SHOWN IN Teen size, approximately 252 yards / 230 m of various fingering/sock weight yarn scraps from my stash
SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge in preferred needles for small circumference knitting, and one size smaller for ribbed band; DPNs (optional)
ADDITIONAL NOTIONS Tapestry needle; scissors; 1 stitch marker in a unique color to indicate BOR, 2 stitch markers for helix color changes; 7 [8, 9, 10][11, 12, 13] additional stitch markers for decreases (optional)
GAUGE 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, gently blocked
SKILLS REQUIRED Casting on stitches, knowledge of basic knitting stitches including simple increases and decreases, helix knitting on circular needles (instructions & video tutorial provided)
I love seeing your finished projects! Please share on social media using hashtag #RetrowhirlHat and #ChristineParkerCo and tag me on Instagram @ChristineParkerCo so I can see & share it!
©2021 Christine Parker • For personal non-commercial use only. Not for resale or distribution without permission.
This pattern includes written instructions for seven hat sizes (Baby through Adult L) in two versions (solid single color version and multicolored stripey version).
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN ONLY. NO FINISHED PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.
This pattern is also available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/retrowhirl-hat
Reverse stockinette stitch doesn’t get enough credit! The Retrowhirl Hat is a slightly slouchy, endlessly customizable reverse stockinette hat that can be knit in as few or many colors as your little heart desires.
The magic is that the entire hat is knit inside out, helix style, so there’s absolutely no purling, no carrying yarn up the inside, and no unsightly jogs between stripes. (Ok, I lied, there’s a little bit of purling in the ribbed cuff and the crown decreases. But only a little!)
Instructions are provided for both a single-color version, as well as a multicolored stripey version for using up scraps.
There’s also a matching hat! Get the Retrowhirl Cowl pattern here:
✦Save $2 by adding both the hat and cowl patterns to your cart! No coupon needed! Discount applies automatically at checkout.✦
SIZES Baby [Toddler, Kid, Teen][Adult S, Adult M, Adult L]
TO FIT HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE 15 [16, 18, 20][22, 23, 25] in / 38 [40.5, 45.5, 51][56, 58.5, 63.5] cm
YARN REQUIRED Approximately 132 [164, 216, 252][280, 304,332] yards / 121 [150, 198, 230][256, 278, 304] m
SINGLE COLOR PURPLE SAMPLE SHOWN IN Teen size, approximately 252 yards / 230 m of Superfine Yarn Co. Erie Single (100% superwash merino, 400 yards / 367 m) fingering weight yarn in colorway Pennyroyal
SCRAPPY RED SAMPLE SHOWN IN Teen size, approximately 252 yards / 230 m of various fingering/sock weight yarn scraps from my stash
SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge in preferred needles for small circumference knitting, and one size smaller for ribbed band; DPNs (optional)
ADDITIONAL NOTIONS Tapestry needle; scissors; 1 stitch marker in a unique color to indicate BOR, 2 stitch markers for helix color changes; 7 [8, 9, 10][11, 12, 13] additional stitch markers for decreases (optional)
GAUGE 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, gently blocked
SKILLS REQUIRED Casting on stitches, knowledge of basic knitting stitches including simple increases and decreases, helix knitting on circular needles (instructions & video tutorial provided)
I love seeing your finished projects! Please share on social media using hashtag #RetrowhirlHat and #ChristineParkerCo and tag me on Instagram @ChristineParkerCo so I can see & share it!
©2021 Christine Parker • For personal non-commercial use only. Not for resale or distribution without permission.
