This is the perfect pattern for showcasing hand-dyed yarns and funky buttons! The pattern starts with a deep sideways knit band and continues into the crown by working in the round. Using only a single skein and one rather large button, this Hat would make a perfect gift. Modern and stylish, it’s a quick and relaxing knit too.

Buttons available from Tree Gems:
http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

Yarn
146 (174, 224) yd/134 (160, 206) m
36yd/33m for a 6x6in/15x15cm St.St swatch
DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Pair 3mm/UK11/US2½ straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
1 x Tree Gems 3.25in/8cm button
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Skein Queen Plushness (300yd/275m per 100g; 80% Wool, 10% Angora, 10% Cashmere)

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over St.St
23 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Moss (Seed) St.

Alternative yarns
Fyberspates MCN DK (225yd/206m per 100g; 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere)

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (20, 22) in/ 45.75 (51, 56) cm
Finished size: 16 (18, 20) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 51) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, picking up sts

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published November 2010
PDF file size: 2.9MB
Product code: WW131KButtonette
Technical editor: Heather Murray