Inside: The needle knit Elizabeth Hat pattern includes sizes Toddler to Adult Large. Tutorial videos provided for both right and left handed knitters.
The Elizabeth Hat is dedicated to the memory of a fellow crafter I had the blessing of knowing. She was a beloved member of our Facebook and YouTube communities and she will be missed.
This fitted beanie is stretchy and features a ribbed brim, textured body of the reverse Edelweiss stitch and decreased crown. This breathable, comfy hat is sure to be loved by everyone in your family. Or make a few to donate to your community as chemo hats. Sizes include Toddler to Adult.
The decreased crown shapes the top of the hat for a better fit. While this pattern is written for a specific gauge the shaping technique may be used with any gauge or hat pattern that uses a multiple of 8 stitches.
Needle Knit Elizabeth Hat Pattern
By Kristen Mangus
A downloadable PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy store and from Ravelry at the links below:
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Medium (#4) weight yarn
Red Heart Chic Sheep (3.5 oz/100 g; 186 yds/170 m) 1 ball.
Color Vineyard used in sample.
Needles
US 8 (5.00 mm) – 5 DPNs or circular needle.
Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Interchangeable circular needle and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz DPNs used in samples.
Notions
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Stitch marker
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = approximately
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit two stitches together
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl two stitches together
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round
St(s) = Stitch(es)
If you need a knitting refresher check out my How to Knit for Complete Beginners video series.
GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows in 4” (10 cm) in Reverse Edelweiss st.
SKILL LEVEL Easy+
SIZES
Toddler (Child, Small, Medium, Large)
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 12.75 (14.5, 16, 17.5, 19.25) inches and [32.25 (37, 40.75, 44.5, 49) cm and 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches [19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24) cm] in height.
NOTES
This hat is very stretchy with 3 inches [7.5 cm] of positive ease. While the finished hat may be slightly smaller than a regular hat it is designed to stretch to fit.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 64 (72, 80, 88, 96) sts. If using DPNs, divide sts evenly over 4 needles. Connect in the round by switching first and last stitches and place marker between them.
Rnd 1: *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 for 1.5 (1.5, 1.5, 2, 2) inches [4 (4, 4, 5, 5) cm].
NOTE: For longer brim rep Rnd 1 until desired length.
Reverse Edelweiss Stitch
Before beginning on DPNs, slip last stitch on empty needle and stitch marker for beginning of round. This extra stitch keeps marker in place and is used in Rnd 2.
Rnd 1: Knit all.
Rnd 2: K1, *k2tog, p2tog in same st*. Repeat from * to * until 1 st remains. Slip 1 PW and remove marker. Slip previous st back on left needle. K2tog without dropping sts, move yarn to back and place marker on right needle. P2tog in same st.
Rnd 3: Knit all. (NOTE: The first st is already knit when finishing Rnd 2.)
Rnd 4: *K2tog, p2tog in same st*. Repeat from * to *, to the end.
Rep Rnds 1-4 in Reverse Edelweiss st until work from beg measures approx 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5) inches [14 (15, 16.5, 18, 19) cm].
SHAPE TOP
Starting at the beginning of the round place a stitch marker every 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts.
Rnd 1: *Knit 6 (7, 8, 9, 10), K2tog. Rep from * around. 56 (64, 72, 80, 88) sts.
Rnd 2 and alt rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: *Knit 5 (6, 7, 8, 9), K2tog. Rep from * around. 48 (56, 64, 72, 80) sts.
Rnd 5: *Knit 4, (5, 6, 7, 8), K2tog. Rep from * around. 40 (48, 56, 64, 72) sts.
Rnd 7: *Knit 3 (4, 5, 6, 7), K2tog. Rep from * around. 32 (40, 48, 56, 64) sts.
Rnd 9: *Knit 2 (3, 4, 5, 6), K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 (32, 40, 48, 56) sts.
Rnd 11: *Knit 1 (2, 3, 4, 5), K2tog. Rep from * around. 16 (24, 32, 40, 48) sts.
Rnd 13: *Knit 0 (1, 2, 3, 4), K2tog. Rep from * around. 8 (16, 24, 32, 40) sts. [Toddler Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 15: *Knit X (0, 1, 2, 3), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (8, 16, 24, 32) sts. [Child Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 17: *Knit X (X, 0, 1, 2), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, 8, 16, 24) sts. [Small Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 19: *Knit X (X, X, 0, 1), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, X, 8, 16) sts. [Medium Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 21: *K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, X, X, 8) sts. [Large Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
FINISHING
Thread tail through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely. Weave in tails.
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Needle Knit Elizabeth Hat Video Tutorials
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I included multiple videos for this hat pattern.
The first video shows how to work the Reverse Edelweiss stitch pattern. Use the time stamps below to help you navigate the video. The timestamps in bold are the most helpful for working this pattern.
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:34 FLAT PANEL – SET UP
00:01:54 Row 1 RS
00:02:15 Row 2 WS
00:03:39 SLOW MOTION – k2tog & p2tog in same st
00:05:05 Troubleshooting – un-knit special stitch
00:05:53 Row 3 RS
00:06:47 Row 4 WS
00:07:22 End of Row 4 & Repeating Notes
00:08:07 IN-THE-ROUND – SETUP
00:08:44 Round 1
00:09:34 Round 2
00:10:46 End of Round 2 – last st and 1st st
00:11:55 Round 3
00:12:12 Round 4 notes
00:13:04 Wrap up
The second video shows how to shape the crown (from the original Edelweiss Hat knit along). The second video is set to begin at the crown.