here is my very first knit hat kit – which includes a pattern set with 4 different hat options. there is a knit flat version and a knit round version, each with 2 stitch pattern variations. and of course the yarn; each kit has a 90 yard hank of recycled hand-dyed yarn, striping between 2 colors. all you’ll need to make a hat are the knitting needles (and a tapestry needle for finishing). all patterns use size us 10 1/2 needles – straights for the flat hat, and 16″ circular for the round hat (or you can use double pointed needles if you like).
the blue+green hat is an example of the knit flat version. the knit round version not only includes two stitch pattern options, but also varying hat-fit (floppy vs. fitted) and stripe-width versions. the red+aqua hat is the floppy (my personal favorite!) and i knit a 2-swatch example of the fitted version to show both stitch patterns, with 2 different yarns – both of which were left over from yarns i have in kits for sale now.
i also have the pattern set by itself for sale ($2.50) if you want to dye your own yarn. to get results like the photos, your yarn will need to have 1 yard stripes of the two colors.
if you are new to yarn in hank form – you’ll need to wind it into a ball before you can use it. the hank untwists into a big loop, which is tied together with scrap yarn. here is the way i wind it: sit up straight and put my legs up, bent at the knees; put the yarn around my knees. make sure the yarn isn’t twisted, and with it stretched somewhat tightly, cut the scrap yarn and find an end. wind the ball! i just make normal yarn balls, but you may prefer to make a center-pull ball. also, you can use chair backs instead of your knees.
if you knit a hat from this kit/pattern i would really love to see it! pretty please leave a comment here with a photo (or link to a photo) and any feedback you might have. thanks!!
edit 1/21/08: the pattern set is now available as a pdf! it’s 4 pages – all the same info as the paper pattern, but with more photos!
Lee Does Stuff 
wow! you so got on that faster than i have… been talking about it for what feels like years now 🙂 happy sales. xxoo cosy
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wow! you so got on that faster than i have… been talking about it for what feels like years now 🙂 happy sales. xxoo cosy
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For someone interested in working this pattern with different yarn, what weight do you consider the recycled yarn to be?
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For someone interested in working this pattern with different yarn, what weight do you consider the recycled yarn to be?
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Emily, i’ll answer here so everyone can see. the patterns are extremely flexible, so any yarn will work really, but most of my recycled yarns for these sets are around heavy-worsted.
the knit-flat versions are worked until they fit around your head, and you can adjust the number of cast-on stitches to be the right height if you’re using a drastically different yarn weight and/or needle size, so the flat patterns are completely adjustable.
the round versions give a range of cast-on stitch numbers, recommending testing for your yarn because of the striping pattern, so it too is adjustable to different yarns.
this pattern set is actually not so much “patterns” as ideas and guidelines for making textured hats using 2-color yarns, so any yarn with 2 color sections will work.
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Emily, i’ll answer here so everyone can see. the patterns are extremely flexible, so any yarn will work really, but most of my recycled yarns for these sets are around heavy-worsted.
the knit-flat versions are worked until they fit around your head, and you can adjust the number of cast-on stitches to be the right height if you’re using a drastically different yarn weight and/or needle size, so the flat patterns are completely adjustable.
the round versions give a range of cast-on stitch numbers, recommending testing for your yarn because of the striping pattern, so it too is adjustable to different yarns.
this pattern set is actually not so much “patterns” as ideas and guidelines for making textured hats using 2-color yarns, so any yarn with 2 color sections will work.
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