Ambient Pop Hat – by Helena Timms
A simple and colourful slip stitch colourwork hat that is worked one colour at a time. The colours are inspired by some of my favourite album covers. You can use as many or as few contrast colours for the bubble stripes as you choose (and as many or as few stripes as you choose), and even add a pompom if desired. The hat is knit in the round with a large folded brim and a slightly loose fit and slouchy length. Available in 6 sizes from baby to large adult.
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic, Sport / Heavy 4ply (100% Falklands Corriedale)
All sizes: 4-6x 25g mini skeins: 2 in Main Colour (MC) and 1 for each Contrast Colour (CC)
Version 1 (medium adult) shown in: MC – The Beautiful Ones with CCs – Pink Moon, Wondrous Place, Les Fleurs & Hey Moon
Version 2 (large adult) shown in: MC – Indigo Dust with CCs – The Beautiful Ones & Wondrous Place
Version 3 (toddler) shown in: MC – Sunflowers in My Garden with CCs – Woman in Blue, Of My Hands & The Beautiful Ones
Finished Measurements
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
To fit: 15 (17, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5)”/38 (43, 48, 52, 54.5, 60)cm head
Actual circumference (2-3”/5-7.5cm negative ease): 13 (15, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 20.5)”/33 (38, 42, 44.5, 47, 52)cm
Needles
3.75mm circular needles and/or double pointed needles (dpns) for knitting in the round
Gauge
26st and 51 rounds in Bubble pattern
25st and 30 rounds in 3×3 rib
26st and 32 rounds in stockinette stitch