Topography Hat Pattern Collection: The Taiga Colorwork Hat
Taiga is the third hat design in my Topography pattern collection, and the second colorwork design. evoking traditional nordic sweater motifs and chilly winters, the Taiga hat is a unique and modern unisex accessory.
Worked up in worsted-weight yarn, Taiga is a versatile accessory that transitions well from fall to winter, and through the chilly transition into spring.
A bit more challenging than the colorwork for the Architrave hat, the design for Taiga is still approachable for stranded colorwork beginners. With consistent color changes every few stitches through each row of the chart, carrying color floats and maintaining good tension is easy.
pattern details:
Yarn
1 skein of worsted weight (category 4) yarn
Suggested: Patons Classic Wool Worsted
Needles
Size US 6 (4mm) circular or double-pointed needles
Tools
Tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge
Work 15 stitches in stockinette over 20 rows
Finished swatch should measure 3.25 x 3.5”
Finished Dimensions
Completed hat measures approximately 9 x 9.5”
Special Techniques:
To ensure there are no color jogs in the finished work, a “no color jog” technique should be applied after very row of the chart. check back in tomorrow for a step-by-step tutorial!
Topography Hat Pattern Collection: The Silicate Reversible Beanie
The second hat in my Topography pattern collection is Silicate, a chunky-weight beanie that is designed to be reversible!
This hat is worked from the bottom up starting with a nice 1x1 ribbing that both looks great and helps the brim keep its shape. Using simple combinations of knit and purl stitches, the pattern creates a series of stacked chevrons that give Silicate great texture and visual interest. The contrasting stitch pattern changes the look of the hat depending on which way it’s worn: the “knit” side shows off a neat 4-pointed crown, and the “purl” side highlights the chevron pattern.
The stunning result is two different looks in one hat!
Silicate is a cozy and versatile unisex hat that would look great worked up in virtually every color.
Pattern Details:
Yarn
1 skein of super bulky (category 6) yarn
Suggested: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
or
Loops & Threads Touch of Alpaca
Needles
Size US 13 (9mm) circular or double-pointed needles
Tools
Tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge
Work 10 stitches in stockinette over 10 rows
Finished swatch should measure 4.5 x 5”
Finished Dimensions
Completed hat measures approximately 9 x 10”
Topography Hat Pattern Collection: The Architrave Hat
The first hat pattern release of my new collection is the Architrave hat! Inspired by geological and architectural features, the modern stranded colorwork design uses one skein of worsted weight wool for the body of the hat and less than 3 yards of scrap wool for the colorwork.
Worked from the bottom up starting with 1x1 ribbing, the body of the hat is knit in stockinette working up to a series of simple K2T decreases. With only a few rows of stranded colorwork to knit, the design is easy and approachable for colorwork beginners.
Architrave is a timeless unisex design reminiscent of desert mesas and pyramids built by ancient civilizations. The simple alternating colors create a unique and interesting design that is still neutral and easy to wear.
pattern details:
Yarn
1 skein of worsted weight (category 4) yarn
Suggested: Patons Classic Wool Worsted
Needles
Size US 6 (4mm) circular or double-pointed needles
Tools
Tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge
Work 15 stitches in stockinette over 20 rows
Finished swatch should measure 3.25 x 3.5”
Finished Dimensions
Completed hat measures approximately 9 x 9.5”
introducing the topography hat pattern collection
i am so excited to share with you my new collection of hat patterns, releasing over the course of the month of march! the topography collection is inspired by architectural and geological features around the world and a desire to produce a series of unisex hats that are understated yet visually interesting, and modern yet timeless.
including two simple colorwork designs and two chunky knit hats, all four patterns are perfect for intermediate or adventurous beginners. the patterns are simple and quick to knit and feature techniques such as stranded colorwork, interesting stitch patterns, and cables.
while these hats would look incredible knit up in any kind of yarn, I specifically wanted to utilize high quality natural fiber and natural fiber-blend yarns for the samples that are affordable and widely available at local craft stores. i not only wanted to highlight some really great yarns at really great prices, but also to make these patterns and finished objects even more accessible to everyone. i hope you love these designs as much as i do!
architrave
Introducing the architrave hat! a beanie-style fitted knit with just a little bit of slouch, the pattern features a simple colorwork design influenced by ancient stepped pyramids and desert mesas. worked up in a few yards of contrast colored wool, the design is both subtle and visually interesting.
this pattern calls for one skein of a medium worsted weight/category 4 yarn, and size us 6 (4.0mm) needles. I highly recommend Patons classic wool worsted, the praises of which i have sung before (see my post: the best affordable, natural fiber yarns). This yarn is a workhorse! it is 100% wool, blocks up incredibly soft, and clocks in at around $6-7 a skein at local craft stores. i almost always have a skein of the black or aran colors on hand! for the architrave sample, i used colorway “heath heather.”
the pattern for architrave will be available as a pdf download on friday, march 5th on both elisemade.com and ravelry!
silicate
silicate is the second hat pattern and first chunky knit in the topography collection. using a series of knit and purl stitches to create a stacked chevron pattern this hat is designed to be reversible, with the “knit” side highlighting a neat 4-pointed crown and the “purl” side showcasing the alternating stitches. this hat knits up incredibly fast and could be made in about an hour!
the pattern for silicate calls for one skein of a super bulky/category 6 yarn and size us 13 (9mm) needles. for the sample i used the ubiquitous lion brand wool-ease thick & quick in color kale. the pattern includes both written and charted instructions.
the pattern for silicate will be available as a pdf download on friday, march 15th on both elisemade.com and ravelry!
taiga
Taiga is the third hat in the collection, and the second stranded colorwork design. evocative of chilly winters and traditional nordic sweater patterns, taiga is both unique and classic. Choose a contrasting color to keep the design neutral, or get creative with color combinations!
this pattern calls for a medium worsted weight/category 4 yarn and size us 6 (4.0mm) needles. for this sample i used patons classic wool worsted in color new denim, and color navy for the colorwork design.
the pattern for taiga will be available as a pdf download on friday, march 22nd on both elisemade.com and ravelry!
pylon
The last design in the series is the pylon hat, a slouchy knit worked up in chunky weight yarn. this pattern begins with an off-beat ribbing that works up into tight cables running up to the crown of the hat. Pylon is an easy and repetitive pattern that can be worked up in about an hour!
this pattern calls for a super bulky/category 6 yarn and size us 13 (9mm) needles. i used a new yarn for the first time for this sample, and i was very impressed with the quality and softness! Check out loops & threads lush alpaca (20% alpaca!) in color gray. pattern includes both written and charted instructions.
the pattern for taiga will be available as a pdf download on friday, march 29th on both elisemade.com and ravelry!
many thanks to the fantastic fit model, my long-time and very talented comedian and writer friend wahab shayek, who helped bring this collection to life!
DIY: "Sammie" Chunky Cable Knit Hat Pattern
Around the end of January 2018 I designed this simple cabled hat for my dear friend Sammie, and posted the pattern for free here on my blog. Since then, it’s become one of my most popular posts! I decided it was time to put together a proper PDF and release it as an official elisemade pattern.
This hat pattern is knit starting with the ribbed brim and working up through 4 rounds of simple cables. And with the bulky sized yarn, it’s a very fast and satisfying project! I recommend using wool and the gang crazy sexy wool, but any comparable bulky weight will work.
Click the button below to download the free pattern PDF!