Classic Cuffed Hat in Merino Script
Thick and thin (or “slub”) yarn was once considered a mistake, an irregular mess headed for the discard pile. But I am grateful to whoever it was who first noticed the beautiful, organic quality of slub yarn, for without that discovery, Purl Soho would not have Merino Script, our very own thick and thin yarn!
Merino Script is not only wonderfully capricious, it is also much softer than any slub yarn I have ever felt. To take advantage of Merino Script’s coziness and to show off its rustic beauty, we used it to knit up my simple Classic Cuffed Hat. Originally in Worsted Twist, this Merino Script version is the same pattern with a whole new look, one that celebrates happy mistakes!
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To make a Classic Cuffed Hat in Merino Script just follow my original Classic Cuffed Hat pattern, using the materials listed below. And stay cozy! -Gina
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Gina Rockenwagner.
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Materials
- Hat: 1 (1, 1) skeins of Purl Soho’s Merino Script, 100% merino. We used the color Ballet Pink (Heirloom White, Heirloom White) for the Baby (Kid, Adult) size. Approximately 197 yards required.
- Pom pom: 1 (1, 1) skeins of Purl Soho’s Merino Script, 100% merino. We used the color Pink Grapefruit (Green Turquoise, Black Green).
- A US 5 (3.75 mm), 16-inch circular knitting needles
- A US 7 (4.5 mm), 16-inch circular knitting needles
- A set of US 7 double pointed needles
- 4 stitch markers (one a different color from the others)
- Optional: Clover Pom Pom Maker in Large
NOTE: To make a hat with a matching pom pom, you’ll need 1 (1, 2) total skeins.
Shop our wonderful collection of aran + worsted-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!
Gauge
Body: 20 stitches x 28 rounds = 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle
Ribbing: 24 stitches x 32 rounds = 4 x 4 inches in 1 x 1 rib (unstretched) on smaller needle
Sizes
Baby (Kid, Adult)
- Finished Body Circumference: 15 (17, 18½) inches
- Finished Ribbing Circumference (unstretched): 12 (13, 14) inches
- Finished Height (not including pom pom): 9½ (11, 12¼) inches
Pattern
For the full, free Classic Cuffed Hat pattern, click here!
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Where’s the pattern
Hi Susan-
The pattern is linked in the story and under the “Materials” headline. Or you can find it here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/02/04/classic-cuffed-hat-in-merino-script/
Thank you!
Molly
Is this suppose to be the pattern?
Hi Sue-
No, the free pattern is linked in the story and under the “materials” headline, or you can just go here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/10/22/classic-cuffed-hat/
Thank you!
Molly
its beautiful…
I would like the pattern for Classic CuffedHat in Merino Script.
I belong to a Knitting Club in my home town, and I knit chemo hats for cancer people each year. I have been knitting for 6 years . Each year in June, the lady that owns the knitting shop has a chemo day. Last year I knitted 177 chemo hats. She also takes the hats to the hospitals and to the veterans hospital for the cancer patiences . I like to make the simple hats, that are easy. Thanks You,
Sincerely, Mable Somerville
Hi Mable-
This pattern is available here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/10/22/classic-cuffed-hat/ and it is also linked in the story above under the “materials” headline.
Thank you for getting in touch and goo luck with the project!
Molly
Great update on a classic pattern!
What is the actual pattern
Is it the exact same as the merino wool hat
Looks like pattern in photo
Please advise
Thanks
Hi Nancy-
Yes, you just follow the exact same pattern as for the previous version of the Classic Cuffed Hat. That pattern is linked within the “materials” section or you can just go here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/10/22/classic-cuffed-hat/
Thank you for getting in touch!
Best-
Molly
You make even the simplest designs look elegant and unique!!
Thank you for graciously giving patterns for free.
Mable, you are doing a lovely thing.
What a beautiful hat! I’m a very novice knitter, although I do crochet. Would this pattern be too difficult for someone who’s only managed to knit a scarf so far?
Thank you!
Hi Lizzie-
This is a good first hat pattern, but you’ll want to skip the long tail tubular cast on (see the “Note” section of the pattern for more about this- https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/10/22/classic-cuffed-hat/) You will also be using two different decreases, ssk (slip slip knit) and k2tog (knit two together). We have video tutorials for these stitches decreases:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk-2/
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/knit-two-together-k2tog/
Additionally this is knit in the round, which means you will cast on and then join in the round. Unfortunately we don’t have a tutorial for that but you can probably search you tube (or get someone at your local yarn store to show you how.)
Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
You’ve got me on my feet Mabel. 177 chemo hats? What an amazing gift. Bravo! The recipients are sure to love these.
This is fantastic! I recently purchased one of each of the Purl Soho brand yarns to try out, but now I’m having trouble finding single skein projects. This is an excellent project for the merino script. Do you have any suggestions for one skein projects for your other yarns?
Hi Samantha, thanks so much for your kind words! The garter stitch earflap hats are a great 1-skein project for Worsted Twist and Alpaca Pure. The Super Simple Baby Hats are a great one for Super Soft Merino. We don’t have other projects specifically intended to use one skein, but we do have some planned for the near future. Stay tuned! -Gina
I did this project with Artemisia Green yarn from Purl Soho.
Thank you for writing a beautiful pattern!
I love my hat and the yarn is so soft and delicious to work with!!
It looks pretty nice on me!
Thank you!
Mariella
Thank you for sharing this great free pattern! I’ve knit this hat with the worsted twist and would like to try with the merino script yarn. I am wondering if you still carry this yarn in the Ballet Pink color? I would like to make for my toddler niece and love the softness of that color. Thank you.
Hi Katie,
Thanks for writing us with your kind words!
We won’t be getting more of the Merino Script unfortunately, but the ballet pink Worsted Twist is totally beautiful as well. Happy knitting! -Gina
I am knitting the cuffed hat for my daughter in the ice blue; just saw the merino script on sale and it is beckoning to me to buy 2 more skeins for Robyn (the park ranger, outdoors most of the day) for more hats. do I still use the same size needles as for the worsted?
I am enjoying knitting now, because of Purl Soho….thank you. jo
Hello, Jo!
Thank you so much for your kind words! You would use the same size needles as for the worsted. Again, thank you for writing in! Happy knitting!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Wow, this looks great with the simple pattern! I’m really annoyed that I live in Germany and don’t have easy access to your lovely yarns 🙁
Hello Valerie!
Thanks for writing in from abroad! Keep in mind that we ship internationally and would be happy to send some yarn over the pond! Happy knitting! -Alyson
Hello!
I wanted to make the friendly fairisle hat but my wool is worsted and too light/thin so the gauge doesn’t work. The guage works here with this pattern but just wondered how/if I can add some fair isle element to it?
Thanks!
Hi Daphne,
Thanks for your interest in the pattern! The answer is that you can fair isle whenever you want, however you want and whatever you want. The only thing you need to be sure of is that your fair isle pattern repeat is a multiple of the amount of stitches on the needle. Best of luck on this! Let me know if you have any other questions, of course.
-Adam
When can I buy Merino Script? It’s no longer on your site.
Hi Donna,
Thanks so much for writing in! Unfortunately, Merino Script has been discontinued and is no longer available. Our Worsted Twist, which the pattern was originally written for, is still available, and you may also consider substituting Alpaca Pure. I do apologize that we no longer carry Merino Script!
Best,
Julianna