THE NØRREBRO HAT
by Denise Twum
Sometimes you just want a quick instant gratification project that you can finish in one evening. This hat is just that kind of project, combining simple ribbing with a sand stitch for the perfect, squishy instant gratification hat! (If you’re pretty fast, you can finish it in 2 hours or less!). Named after Nørrebro, the suburb of Copenhagen where I saw (and semi-stalked, for pictures), a lady rocking a similar- looking hat, this hat is also called “Everyone’s Hat” because a friend of mine swears that this hat looks great on everyone, including her. It really is a pretty awesome unisex hat. SIZE One size fits most YARN Loops & Threads Cozy Wool (50% acrylic, 50% wool; 90yd [82m]/127g [6oz]), 1 ball Pictured samples knit in Thunder Blue, Sandstone and Grey Sky.
NEEDLES US # 9 circular needle (at least 24 inches) US #11 circular needle US #13 circular needle NOTIONS One stitch marker Stitch maker Pompom maker (optional)
NOTES 1x1 ribbing: K1, P1 2x2 ribbing: K2, P2 INSTRUCTIONS Cast on 40sts using the smaller needle (US #9 if you are a loose knitter, or US #11 if you are a tight knitter). Place marker and join. Work 1x1 ribbing (or 2x2 ribbing) for 3-4 inches, switch to larger needles (US #11 or US #13) and start the main body pattern. Main Body Round 1: Knit all around Round 2: K1, P1 Repeat these two rows until the hat is between 9 and 9.5inches long, ending on Round 2, then start decreases.
Next round (WS): Knit to end. 2nd decrease round: K1, k2tog *[k2, k2tog], rep from * to last stitch, k1. - 24 sts Next round: Knit to end. 3rd decrease round: *[K1, k2tog], rep from * to end. - 16 sts Next round: Knit to end. 4th decrease round: [K2tog] to end. - 8 sts Next round: Knit to end. Finishing Break off yarn. Thread through 8 stitches. Pull securely and fasten off.
Optional : Make a huge pompom for the hat.
Decreases (shape crown) 1st decrease round (RS): K2, k2tog, *[k3, k2tog], rep from * to last stitch, k1. - 32 sts Bio Denise was introduced to knitting by her supervisor while working at her college’s science library in 2006. Knitting kept her company as she traveled to five countries for a year of independent research, and she’s been addicted ever since. You will find her watching a lengthy Bollywood movie or Korean drama while knitting. You can contact her and keep up with her knitting exploits at www. niseyknits.com.
©NiseyKnits 2015 Pattern for personal and charity use only. Pattern not to be reproduced for resale. Items made from pattern can be sold for profit with prior written permission from designer. For questions or comments, please send an email to niseyknits@gmail.com.
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I used the Clover Pompom maker to make my pompoms, so I’ve included this video tutorial by KnitPicks on how to make your own pompom using that same tool. It’s also pretty easy to make a pompom without using a special tool, so I’ve included a video tutorial by Bernat Yarns on how to make a pompom without a pompom maker.
©NiseyKnits 2015 Pattern for personal and charity use only. Pattern not to be reproduced for resale. Items made from pattern can be sold for profit with prior written permission from designer. For questions or comments, please send an email to niseyknits@gmail.com.
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