Ochoco Hat
Ochoco Hat
Ochoco Hat is a cozy and squishy hat with easy textured stitch pattern, a double brim, and countless color options. You can choose to make a headband, or a hat with either a stockinette or 1x1 ribbed body.
The hat is truly unisex, is offered in four sizes, and is written for both DK and Worsted yarns. Circumference of hat and headband, and height of hat, are easily adjusted (instructions are included). Size will vary depending on yarn weight and gauge.
Add a pom pom to top off the hat if you wish. Be sure to check out the color scheme options in the pattern photos.
Instructions are both written and charted.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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SIZE
S (M, L, XL) (adjustable)
Finished Circumference (Headband and Hat): 17(19, 21, 23) inches / 43(48.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm.
Size is easily adjustable by adding or subtracting 6 sts from cast-on.
Depth of hat: 7.5(8, 8.5, 9) inches / 19(20.5, 21.5, 23) cm. Width of headband: 3 inches / 7.5 cm.
If using Worsted weight yarn, choose one size smaller hat or headband and use 1 size larger needles than for DK yarn.
Size may vary with different yarn weights and gauge.
GAUGE
Swatch in Stockinette Stitch using larger needle and measure after blocking:
DK: 24 sts/28 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm.
Worsted: 22 sts/26 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Worsted (click to see kits)
OR
Lolodidit USA DK (click to see kits)
OR
Substitute any Worsted or DK yarn with good stitch definition that meets gauge.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
See photos of the Yarn Requirements Chart for specific Color Scheme Options in the pattern photos.
Yarn usage will vary depending on size chosen, gauge, options chosen for height, and specific yarn used. Yarn for pom pom is not included.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16″ / 40 cm circular needle. Used for brim.
US 6 (4 mm) 16″ / 40 cm circular needle and DPNs (or use magic loop method). Used for body and crown.
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch Marker, Cable Needle, Yarn needle to weave in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Written for Intermediate Knitter; accessible to Advanced beginner with some experience in the skills listed below.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, provisional cast-on (video tutorial provided), slipped twisted stitches (video tutorial provided).
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