Fiamma Hat

Pattern Information

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 6 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L)

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:

For head circumference of 44.5 (47, 51, 54.5, 58.5, 61) cm / 17 ½ (18 ½, 20, 21 ½, 23 ¼, 24) in.

Materials

YARN + HOOK

This pattern has been written to use any yarn weight available combined with the hook of your choice. There is no specific gauge to work with, instead you should strive to create a fabric that is both cosy and light. Following are the suggested yarn/hook combinations for this pattern, however feel free to modify the yarn weight or hook to create the desired fabric.

Fingering weight yarn – 3 – 3.5 mm hook

Sport weight yarn – 3 – 3.5 mm hook

DK weight yarn – 4 mm hook

Worsted weight yarn – 4.5 – 5 mm hook

YARN Amount Requirements

These are the approximate amounts of yarn required for a hat with a folded brim (see Schematics for length) made with specific weights:

Fingering weight: 150 (185, 230, 265, 310, 345) m / 165 (200, 250, 290, 340, 380) yds

Sport weight: 145 (175, 215, 255, 295, 330) m / 155 (190, 235, 275, 320, 360) yds

DK weight: 115 (145, 175, 205, 240, 265) m / 125 (155, 190, 225, 260, 290) yds

Worsted weight: 100 (120, 150, 175, 200, 225) m / 105 (130, 160, 190, 220, 245) yds

Amounts will vary greatly depending on hook used, length and choice of brim.

Yarn used in samples:

Fingering weight White Child (24 cm long) Sample: La Bien Aimee, Cashmerino (75% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 433 m / 474 yds per 100g in the colorways Ghost; made with 3.5 mm hook. Sample used 210 m / 230 yds.

Fingering+Mohair (Sport Weight) Neon Green Teen (28 cm long) Sample: Rico Designs, Sock Neon (75% Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide; 400 m per 100g) in color 001 + Robledal de la Santa, Fluffy Yak (10% Yak, 42% Baby Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Fine Merino Wool, 400 m per 50g) in color Natural; made with 3.5 mm hook. Sample used 176 m / 195 yds.

DK burgundy Child (26cm long) Sample: Eden Cottage Yarns, Silverdale DK (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina; 225 m/246 yds per 100g) in colorway Loganberry (small batch dyer, available colors will change); made with 4 mm hook. Sample used 205 m / 225 yds.

Worsted weight Grey Adult L Sample (32 cm long): Knitcrate, Vidalana Celestial (90% Alpaca, 10% Tencel, 137 m / 150 yds per 100g) in color Ganymede – yarn discontinued; made with 4.5 mm hook. Sample used 200 m / 220 yds.

Alternative Yarns

Any yarn weight will work. Here are some I recommendations of yarns I love:

Fingering

• WeCrochet, Stroll Fingering (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
• Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
• Knit Picks, Twill (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)

Sport

• Cascade, 220 Superwash Sport (100% Merino Wool)
• Knit Picks, Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
• Knit Picks, Galileo (50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo)

DK

• KnitPicks, Gloss DK ( 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk)
• Lion Brand, LB Collection® Superwash Merino Yarn (100% Extra Fine Wool)
• Sirdar, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK (80% Bamboo, 20% Wool)

Worsted

• Lion Brand, Color Theory (100% Acrylic)
• Knit Picks, Swish Worsted (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
• Sirdar, Country Classic Worsted (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
  

NOTIONS

tapestry needle, 1 strand of yarn of approx 20 cm long to be used as a running marker, at least 3 locking stitch markers, measuring tape and scissors.

GAUGE

Because gauge will be determined by the hook and yarn combination that is chosen, there is no specific gauge for this pattern.