Dog Walker Hat by Chiaki Hayashi

Dog Walker Hat

Knitting
December 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in Stranded color work
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
135 yards (123 m)
One size fits all (Please see note below)
English
This pattern is available for $7.00.

Introducing the Dog Walker Hat, a fun design featuring playful dogs worked in stranded colorwork.

To manage the longer floats between the dogs, the pattern incorporates the ‘Ladderback Jacquard Stitch method’, which helps keep the back of the work neat and tidy. Step-by-step instructions and a detailed video tutorial are included to make learning this technique easy!
Youtube Video

Prefer not to use the Ladderback Jacquard method? No problem! You can simply twist the main color (MC) and contrast color (CC) on the back of the fabric instead—both methods work perfectly fine.

The red hat is knit with 100% merino yarn paired with GLO reflective yarn, making it both stylish and practical. The reflective yarn shines brilliantly under light, making it perfect for nighttime dog walks!

For more details about GLO Reflective Yarn, please check here.

SIZE
Finished size - 20” circumference with the gauge of 20sts /4”.

If you want to knit a smaller or larger hat, here are some suggestions for the gauges:
• Small – Gauge 22 sts / finished size 18”
• Large – Gauge 18 sts / finished size 22”

YARN
The yardage above is a total of MC and CC.
MC - 110 yards
CC - 25 yards

Any worsted weight yarn that you can get the correct gauge.

NEEDLE
Suggested needle size - Hat / US 5~6, Ribbing / US 4~5.
Please adjust the needle size to obtain the correct gauge.