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Twilight knitted hat pattern

by Michelle Nussey

Twilight Should Sparkle

This is my absolute favorite Twilight knitted hat pattern; I’ll warn you that it’s plain, but that is the whole reason I invented it. When looking around for a really good hat pattern, they were all quite elaborate. There was always some kind of design function that wouldn’t lend itself well to bulky yarn; it was slouchy, or lacy, or it just had a complicated stitch pattern. I had been looking to knit a hat that had a tighter tension and was very functional.

A simple hat pattern with Red Heart Boutique Twilight yarn.

A simple hat pattern with Red Heart Boutique Twilight yarn.

Since this hat is so plain, I would suggest knitting it in one of the variegated colors of the Boutique Twilight yarn. It’s plain stockinette stitch with a hem of K1P1 ribbing. If you accidentally knit the hat too deep, the ribbing edge can be folded up because the ribbing is reversible.

1X1 ribbing on a simple hat pattern

1X1 ribbing on a simple hat pattern

materials
1 ball Red Heart’s Boutique Twilight yarn in color Pixie
11 US [8mm] 16″ circular needle length
11 US [8mm] 1 set of dpns
1 tapestry needle

CO 44 stitches onto your circular needle; join into round, careful not to twist, place marker and knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2″. On the first round of stockinette stitch, decrease 4 stitches evenly over the first round, leaving you with 40 stitches. Knit in plain stockinette stitch until that hat measures 6.5″ from cast on edge. Begin your decreases as outlined below.

Decreases on a simple hat pattern using Red Heart Twilight yarn

Decreases on a simple hat pattern using Red Heart Twilight yarn

Row 1: *K4, K2TOG* Repeat
Row 2: Knit all stitches
Row 3: *K3, K2TOG* Repeat
Row 4: Knit all stitches
Row 5: *K2, K2TOG* Repeat
Row 6: Knit all stitches
Row 7: *K1, K2TOG* Repeat
Row 8: K2TOG
Row 9: K2TOG

Cut your yarn leaving a 10″ tail and use the tapestry needle to thread it through the remaining stitches. Pull it tight and weave in the end. If you choose to make a pompom and attach it to the top, you can use this tail to secure it into place.

Red Heart Boutique Twilight yarn in a simple hat pattern

Red Heart Boutique Twilight yarn in a simple hat pattern

This Twilight knitted hat may be just a plain and simple hat, but it’s one of the most versatile garments I have ever knit. The yarn colors can really set it apart, or you can tone it down for those more conservative with their outer wear. The best part, you can knit one in two hours; perfect for last minute gifts.

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