Kentia Hat

Knit yourself a gorgeous mosaic hat and try to stop at just one. A fun introduction to mosaic knitting, this really is so much simpler than it looks. Unlike stranded colourwork, only one colour is worked per round, and stitches are slipped to create texture and pattern. Take it further by playing with colour in your project. This is a fun way to use up those small yarn leftovers and explore your own creativity. Add an optional pom-pom, then whip up another to gift someone special.

Gauge: 18 sts and 40 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Kentia Mosaic Stitch pattern in the round, blocked

Sizes: S (M, L)

Finished Measurements: 

• To fit head circumference: 20 (22, 24)“/51 (56, 61) cm
• Actual Hat circumference: 17.75 (20, 22.25)”/45 (51, 56.5) cm
• Height: approximately 8 (8.75, 9.5)”/20.5 (22, 24) cm

Materials Used: DK weight OR 170 (190, 210) yd/156 (174, 193) m fingering weight (held double)

• MC: 130 (140, 150) yd/119 (129, 138) m
• CC: 85 (95, 105) yd/78 (87, 97) m
• Pom-Pom: 70 yd/65 m
• Samples shown in: Nurturing Fibres, Supertwist DK, (DK weight, 100% Merino, 226 yd/206 m per 100 g), MC: Conch Shell (Forged), CC: Maple Miss Babs, Yummy 2-ply Toes, (fingering weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 133 yd/122 m per 38 g) (CC: Dunk 6 skein Gradient set)

Needle Size: US 6/4 mm DPNs or circular needles for small circumference knitting, or size required to obtain gauge

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner