Kite Hat - knitting pattern

PATTERN INFORMATION

*Available in 2 sizes, Kite Hat is a top-down beanie worked in an interesting stitch pattern that combines lace and ribbing to form kite-shaped motifs. The stitch pattern is reversible and looks best in solid or semi-solid colourways. 

The pattern contains both charts and written instructions.*

**Sizes

1 (2)**

*To fit: 6 years-adult S (adult M/L)* 

Finished circumference: 49 (54.5) cm/19.75 (21.75) in 

To fit head up to: 55 (60) cm/22 (24) in

Finished length: 21 (25) cm/8.5 (10) in

**Yarn** 

160 (180) meters/180 (200) yds of DK yarn. For best results use smooth wool with good stitch definition in 

solid or semi-solid colourways. 

Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino wool, 205 m/225 yds per 100 g, in Well Water) 

and Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (100% superwash merino wool, 116 m/127 yds per 50 g, in Royal Blue and Grey).

**Gauge** (blocked)

Stockinette stitch: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with larger needle(s)

Kite pattern: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with larger needle(s)

1x1 rib: 22 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with smaller needle(s) (stretched) 

**Needles and notions** 

larger needle(s): 4 mm/US 6 needle(s) in your preferred style for working small circumferences, or size to obtain gauge 

smaller needle(s): 3.5 mm/US 4 needle(s) in your preferred style for working small circumferences

2 stitch markers (including 1 removable)

tapestry needle

scrap yarn