Swirl Hat by Kirsten Hipsky

Swirl Hat

Knitting
October 2010
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch with larger needles and two strands of yarn held together
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
416 yards (380 m)
20” around x 9” tall
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Swirl Hat combines a surprisingly simple, naturally spiraling stitch pattern with the rich colors of BFL Fingering Hand-Dyed to create a warm, earth-toned hat that’s great for a man or woman.

Also shown knit in Valley Yarns Sheffield, now discontinued.

Yarn:
1 skein Valley Yarns BFL Fingering Hand-Dyed (2 strands held together throughout)
OR
about 200 yds of worsted weight yarn

Needles:
US size 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) 16” circular needles and size 7 double pointed needles, or size needed to get gauge

Other Materials:
5 stitch markers
cable needle (cn)

Gauge:
about 4½ sts = 1” in stockinette stitch with larger needles and 2 strands held together