This winter wardrobe staple was inspired by the hat that the character Johanne is wearing in the Norwegian television series “Hjem til jul” (engl. “Home for Christmas”). With its simple 2x2 rib and the three layer brim, it is elegant, timeless and super warm.

JOHANNE hat comes in 8 sizes and is a very easy and mindless knit that is perfectly suited for beginner knitters. I have been wearing this hat non-stop since I made it and it might be my favorite of all the hats I have made so far.

This pattern went through technical editing and test knitting.

I would love to see your JOHANNE hat on Raverly or on social media. It is always very exciting to see all your beautiful works. So I would be happy if you use this hashtag #johanneHat for the hat and tag me @herbgarden.knitwear!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) to fit a head circumference of
52 (53.5, 55, 56.5) (58, 59.5, 61, 62.5) cm /
20.5 (21, 21.75, 22.25) (22.75, 23.5, 24, 24.5)“
with about 4-5cm / 1.5-2” negative ease

YARN
34 (35, 37, 38) (40, 41, 42, 43) g of Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Silk (25g, 200m /219yds, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk) in color 024
and
40 (41, 44, 45) (46, 47, 48, 50) g of Holst Garn Supersoft (50g, 287m / 314yds, 50% Merino wool,50% Shetland wool) in color 16 (indigo)
and
a pompom (if you want one)

Please note:
If you want to substitute Holst Garn Supersoft with a superwash yarn, please keep in mind that hats made from superwash yarns may stretch and get wider over time. You might want to work a smaller size than you would usually choose.

GAUGE
34 sts and 36 rounds = 10cm / 4” in 2x2 rib
Measured after blocking without stretching the fabric; the purl stitches of the rib are included in the given amount of stitches, even if they are not visible when the fabric is laying down on a flat surface
and
22 sts and 34 rounds = 10cm / 4” in 2x2 rib
Measured after blocking while stretching the fabric so that the purl stitches are as visible as the knit stitches

NEEDLES
3mm (or size to obtain gauge with)

TOOLS
A tapestry needle for attaching the fake fur pompom and weaving in the ends. A marker for the beginning of the round.

TECHNIQUES

• German Twisted Cast-On (includes link to video tutorial)
• working in the round
• knit and purl stitches
• decreasing