Pitkerrie Hat Knitting Pattern

Striking corrugated rib accentuates chevrons inspired by an elaborate stonework arch. The distinctive star-shaped crown, formed with differing decrease rates, is shown off in a simple beanie style hat with just a little slouch.

Woollenflower’s plant-dyed yarn, in two shades of indigo and natural white, is the perfect choice to complement this bold, geometric design. The woollen-spun yarn has a crisp handle but blooms beautifully on blocking.

Pitkerrie would also be a wonderful scrap-buster, with less than 100m / 110 yds of each shade needed.

Size
Finished circumference: 50 cm / 20 in
Length: 23.5 cm / 9.5 in
The hat is shown with 4 cm / 1.5 in negative ease.

Yarn
The pattern requires fingering weight yarn in three contrasting colours. It is recommended to chose a lofty woollenspun yarn with a high wool content.

MC: 100 m / 110 yds
CC1: 60 m / 70 yds
CC2: 80 m / 90 yds

Sample is made using:
Woollenflower Plant-dyed Masgot Fine, 100% Wool, 200 m / 219 yds per 50g skein. 
MC: Dark Indigo on grey, 1 skein 
CC1: Natural white, 1 skein
CC2: Mid Indigo on white, 1 skein

Needles 
2.5 mm circular needles or DPNs
3.25 mm circular needles or DPNs

Tension 
25 sts and 28 rows over 10 cm / 4 in, in stocking stitch using larger needles.

Techniques
Knitting in the round, short rows, corrugated ribbing

Notions
5 stitch markers
Tapestry needle