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“This sweet hat pattern features a delicate, geometric stitch worked in two colors that reminds me of little kites. The small bi-color diamonds are formed using a unique ‘dip’ stitch maneuver that creates a subtly textured fabric with tiny eyelets that keep the fabric breathable and light.

The hat can be worked in child or adult size, and styled as a standard beanie or blocked over a round form (like a salad plate) for a beret variation. The star-shaped crown design integrates seamlessly into the Kitelines stitch pattern for a sophisticated finish, regardless of your chosen variation.

For best results, choose one darker and one lighter color to maximize the effect of the stitch pattern. (This is a fun stitch pattern for color exploration: try using 3, 4, or more colors to stretch your creativity!)“ — designer, Jared Flood

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Construction

• The hat is worked circularly from the bottom up.
• This pattern includes options for either a beanie or a beret version. The beanie version starts with a greater stitch count for the ribbed brim than the beret. The beret version will require a form (plate) for blocking to achieve the desired shape.
• High-contrast values will make the most of the graphic effect of this stitch pattern. If you’re having trouble selecting color, we recommend choosing a dark color for C1 and a light color for C2.

Finished Dimensions

Child (Adult)

• Brim Circumference: 17¼ (21)“ /44 (53.5) cm
• Length: 8 (9)“ /20.5 (23) cm
• To fit head sizes 17-19 (23-25)“ /43-48.5 (58.5-63.5) cm

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed sport weight wool yarn in two colors

Imbue Sport — 190 yards (174 meters) per 50g skein

• 1 skein each Color 1 (C1) and Color 2 (C2)
• Adult Beanie shown in colors Orchid (C1) and Carbon (C2)
• Adult Beret, three-color variation shown in colors Terrarium (C1), Hummingbird (C2), and Vapor (C3)
• If making three-color version, you will need one skein of each color.

Yardage

• 130 (175) yards 119 (160) meters C1 and 105 (145) yards 96 (133) meters C2 of sport weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 21 stitches & 48 rounds per 4”/10 cm in Kitelines Pattern, after blocking

Needles

Main needles

• Suggested Size: US 5 (3.75 mm)
• One 16”/40 cm circular needle
• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)

Ribbing needles

• Suggested size US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Two sizes smaller than main needle
• One 16”/40 cm circular needle

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
• Video — Rib Cabled Cast On
• Video — Dip Stitch
• Blocking 101

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate