Simple Pleasures Hat In Line Weight + Tussock
Our Simple Pleasures Hat is surely simple and definitely a pleasure. Super soft, slightly slouchy, and 100% lovely, it’s one of our favorite hats around!
The first kicker here is the wide 2×2 rib cuff. Knit up holding two strands of Line Weight merino, it is thick and cozy right where you want it.
The second kicker is the soft halo that rises above the cuff. A mixture of one strand of Line Weight and one of mohair-silk Tussock, it is a fluffy little cloud that will never weigh you down. Get a skein of both with our Line Weight + Tussock Bundle, available in 16 beautiful color combos!
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Materials
Our Line Weight + Tussock Bundle includes…
- Yarn A: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino yarn. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 185 (225, 285, 345, 385) yards required. We used Red Plum.
- Yarn B: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk. Each skein of this fingering-weight yarn is 328 yards/ 25 grams; approximately 70 (85, 105, 125, 140) yards required. We used Ripe Boysenberry.
There are lots of colors to choose from (NOTE: some palettes are no longer available)! Shown above, they are…
Top Row: Kiln Red + Orange Pekoe; Red Plum + Claret Pink; Red Plum + Ripe Boysenberry (we used this one for our sample!)
Second Row: Ballet Pink + Pale Orchid; Super Pink + Pink Joy; Lotus Flower + Bright Thistle
Third Row: True Turquoise + Blue Lagoon; Night Blue + Cerulean Sea; Blue Jeans + Blue Fjord
Fourth Row: Cosmic Yellow + Lightning Yellow; Frond Green + Bright Jade; Frond Green + Cypress Green
Bottom Row: Heirloom White + Heirloom White; Wheat Flour + Cloud Blue; River Rock + Gray Quartz
You will also need…
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 16-inch circular knitting needles
- US 6 (4 mm), 16-inch circular needles
- A set of US 6 double pointed needles OR US 6, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
- Stitch marker
Gauge
39 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib on smaller needles and holding two strands of Yarn A together
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles and holding Yarns A and B together
Sizes
Baby (Kid Small, Kid Large, Adult Small, Adult Large)
To fit actual head size of 16-18 (18½-19½, 20-21, 21¼-22½, 22¾-24) inches
- Finished Ribbing Circumference (unstretched): 9½ (10¼, 11, 12, 12¾) inches
- Finished Body Circumference: 14¾ (16, 17¼, 18½, 19¾) inches
- Finished Height (un-cuffed): 8 (9¼, 11, 12½, 13) inches
For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on How to Knit the Right Hat Size!
Pattern
Cuff
Holding two strands of Yarn A together, cast (92 (100, 108, 116, 124) stitches onto smaller circular needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: *K2, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 6, 6) inches from cast-on edge.
Body
Cut one of the strands of Yarn A and add one strand of Yarn B (so that you’re knitting with one strand of A and one strand of B).
Change to larger circular needles.
Knit every round until piece measures 4¾ (5, 5¾, 6¼, 6¾) inches from top edge of Cuff.
Crown
NOTE: Change to double pointed needles when necessary.
Next Round: *K2, knit two together (k2tog), repeat from * to end of round. [69 (75, 81, 87, 93) stitches]
Knit 2 rounds.
Next Round: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [46 (50, 54, 58, 62) stitches]
Knit 2 rounds.
Next Round: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [23 (25, 27, 29, 31) stitches]
Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread tail through remaining stitches. Pull taught and bring tail to inside of hat to weave in.
Finish
Weave in the ends and block as desired.
LEARN ABOUT LINE WEIGHT + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
Line Weight is a lovely choice for this project because it is sumptuously soft with a subtle luster. A lithe single ply of 100% merino wool, this fingering-weight yarn knits up into a smooth fabric that blooms beautifully when you hand wash it. Enjoy 494 yards of beautiful knitting with every 100-gram skein and choose from nearly 20 riveting colors!
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LEARN ABOUT TUSSOCK + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
Tussock is impossible to replace! Spun and dyed in Japan, it is 60% super fine kid mohair, the softest quality there is, plus 40% silk, which is much more than most mohair-silk blends and makes for a super lustrous yarn. Technically a fine lace-weight, Tussock’s mohair blooms so beautifully that we prefer to use it as a fingering-weight yarn, either alone on US 3-6 needles or alongside other yarns for plumping up a companion or deepening its complexity. Choose from 26 gorgeous colors, inspired by juicy, ripe berries and mimosas in bloom, lapping waters and zippy wildflowers… Pure joy!
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our collection of free Tussock knitting patterns and cast on!
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- Shop our entire collection of fingering-weight yarn
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial!
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- Shop mohair yarn
- Shop silk yarn
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What size hat is the model wearing?
Hi Aimee,
Thanks for reaching out! Our model is actually wearing a hybrid size – her best fit was the Kid Large circumference, but knit to the Adult Small length. I would recommend choosing a size based on your own head circumference!
Best,
Julianna
How can I wind the yarn to have a center strand without a ball winder? Is it possible to do by hand? I bought the nimbus cowl bundle a while back and haven’t done anything with it. When I saw the hat pattern I thought I would do this instead.
Hi Camille,
Thanks for writing in! I would suggest hand winding your yarn into two equal balls by weight, but it is also possible to hand wind a center pull ball by hand. You can find instructions and videos by entering “How to hand wind a center pull ball” into your preferred search engine!
Best,
Julianna
Two questions about this beautiful Simple Pleasures hat:
1) How many yards of the Line Weight are needed to knit the largest size in the given gauge? (I am trying to determine whether I would have a sufficient quantity of an alternative yarn if I go that way.)
2) Is the cuff folded over after it is knit, or is it worn unfolded? The way it looks in the photo is either like it has been folded in half, or that a cable cast on (or similar borderless cast on) was used.
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we don’t have exact yardages for all sizes of this hat yet, but our design department is currently doing some testing to get that information as soon as possible, so please stay tuned! The cuff is worn folded in half for extra coziness. If you scroll through the pictures at the top of the page, you can see how the hat looks with the long cuff unfolded.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi team! I guess that I would have to wind a centre pull ball for the line weight so that you can use two strands at once initially. Do you have a preferred method of doing this? Thanks!
Hi Merideth,
Thanks for reaching out! We use a swift and ball winder to create center pull balls, and we are always happy to wind yarn before shipping – just drop us a note in the comments of your order! If you don’t have access to that equipment, I would suggest hand winding your yarn into two equal balls by weight.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
this looks and sounds like a great hat. would it be considered unisex?
Hi Marny,
Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, absolutely! I think anyone who enjoys a slightly slouchy hat with a bit of cozy halo would love this one!
Best,
Julianna
Interested in buying a bundle for this yarn but wish to clarify how many skeins are needed for one hat (smallest adult size)? Is there a technique to knit two strands from one skein?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for writing in! We use a swift and ball winder to create center pull balls, and we are always happy to wind yarn before shipping – just drop us a note in the comments of your order! If you don’t have access to that equipment, I would suggest hand winding your yarn into two equal balls by weight.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I love this pattern! But when I went to buy the yarn bundle? It provides one skein of each color. Yet your pattern asks for two strands of the same color on the first part of the pattern. You might want to mention that the knitter should work both ends of that skein of the yarn initially if they are going to buy your bundle. It’s only fair. Especially considering your yarn is not cheap. It’s gorgeous and I’m positive excellent quality! But even with it being on sale, it’s still expensive.
Hi Cindy,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing your thoughts! I will certainly pass along your request to include instructions to wind a center pull ball in the pattern. We are always happy to wind yarn before shipping – just drop us a note in the comments of your order!
Best,
Julianna
I am also interested in how many bundled sets of yarn are needed to make this hat in an adult large. At least some estimate would be helpful.
thanks so much!
Hi Juanita,
Thanks for reaching out! Although we don’t have the exact yardage for each size available yet, our bundle that includes one skein each of Line Weight and Tussock is plenty of yarn for even the largest size of the hat!
Best,
Julianna
I love that you would wind the yarn prior to shipping. However for me, part of the knitting ritual is taking a lovely skein of yarn and winding it by hand. This goes back to my childhood when I would stand with my arms up for my mom to wind her yarn. There are videos online of how to wind a center-pull ball. Also, yes your yarns are expensive. On the other hand I haven’t found such beautiful yearns and patterns anywhere else. It’s my hobby. I surrender to buying the best.
Hi
I can not see anywhere on the pattern where it states yardage required for the different sizes?
This is so useful to have if wanting to do a stash busting project.
Hi Sara,
Thanks for reaching out! We just got this information back from our designer and have added it to the pattern above!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
That is perfect thank you. I am going to knit this hat to keep my head warm as I am doing a sponsored head shave to raise money for charity so feel a hat may be needed 🙂
Hi – is it possible to get 2 large kids hats out of 1 kit? Or even 2 small adult hats (or really any combination of sizes)? Thanks!!!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! We have just added the exact yardages for each size to the pattern so you can plan how many hats to make. You can easily make two Baby or Kid Small size hats from one bundle!
Best,
Julianna
Hi, the gauge swatch directions say 39 stitches and 32 rows in 2×2 rib. I don’t know how this will work for a 2×2 rib. Doesn’t one need an even amount of stitches for a 2×2 rib?
Hi Susan,
Great question! You are correct that you will need to cast on an even number or multiple of 4 stitches to make it easier to knit 2×2 ribbing. When knitting a gauge swatch, for the best results, you should cast on more than the amount you will be measuring. Everyone’s selvage or edge stitches tend to turn out a bit distorted, so you should try not to include them in your gauge measurement. I would recommend casting on 44 to 50 stitches and working about 5 inches in 2×2 rib. You can then measure the center 4 inch square, excluding the edge stitches and cast-on, for the most accurate gauge measurement possible!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
50 isn’t divisible by 4 so 48 or 52 is necessary for the ribbing!
I’m currently knitting this hat and really loving it. When I finished the cuff and switched wools and from the rib it looks like I have some puckering. Will this even out when I block the hat or is it a tension issue?
Thanks
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out! The gauge using one strand each of yarns A and B should actually be a bit looser or larger than the cuff, since Line Weight is thicker than Tussock and you are using the larger needle, so the body of the hat should puff out slightly over the ribbing. If instead it looks like the body of the hat is tighter than the ribbing, that might mean you have a gauge issue. I would recommend measuring your gauge in both the ribbing and stockinette portions of the hat, and if necessary, you can always adjust the needle size of one section or the other.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello!
I only have US 4 and 5 size needles. Can I knit this hat with them? What changes would be needed?
Thanks!
Hi Mabel,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch using each of your needles to see if you are able to match our gauge of 39 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib, using smaller needles and 2 strands of Yarn A, and 25 stitches and 34 rows to 4 inches in stockinette stitch, using larger needles and 1 strand of each yarn. If you knit on the loose side, you may be able to match our gauge and won’t have to make any changes to the pattern! If not, you might be able to use your gauge to calculate which size to knit to get the correct finished measurements at your gauge.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi,
I have the yarn bundle for this. I am pretty new to knitting. I have instructions on how to wind the yarn into a center pull. My question is: Am I correct in thinking once I have wound the center pull ball do I use the center yarn and the outside yarn to knit the 2 strands together? Or do I have to wind 2 separate balls (cutting the yarn in half and winding each half separately)? Thank you for your help. By the way–the yarn is gorgeous!
Hi Carla,
Thank you so much for the kind words! Since you will be using two strands of Yarn A, you can either pull from the center and outside of your center pull ball, or you could wind two separate balls of yarn, whichever you are more comfortable with!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello! I am a novice knitter and this is my first Purl Soho project. I knitted a 4″ , 2×2 swatch on size 5 and 4 needles. I would like to make an adult large hat. Am I correct that the goal is 10 stitches per inch? The size 5s yielded 10 stitches at 1.25 inches and the size 4s were slightly closer to 10 stitiches per inch. Based on this info which needles should I choose? I am assuming for the crown I would just select the next larger sized needles as the pattern indicates. Is that correct?
Hi Kelly
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you are close to the required 9.75 st per inch, but you may also want to try swatching on a size 3 needle, and do the stockinette swatch also, just so you can get the most accurate measurement and right size hat! Once you determine the smaller size needle, going up 1 size for the stockinette portion will be correct. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Thank you, Jessica! Your explanation helps a lot and I also appreciate the quickness of your response as I am really looking forward to starting this project as the PS yarn is just gorgeous!
Another question (I haven’t started knitting this hat yet!). What type of cast on do I do for this hat? A regular cast on or a long tail cast on (or is there a cast on I don’t know about). Again–I am a newbie knitter-so thanks in advance for your help!
Carla
Hi Carla,
Thanks for reaching out! We used a long tail cast on for this hat. It’s a wonderful all-purpose cast on that will work for just about any project!
Best,
Julianna
Thank you!
Please excuse my ignorance but I can not get gauge of four inches with a size five needle with this beautiful yarn held double help???
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for writing in! Although we used a US 5 needle to obtain this gauge, everyone’s tension is a little different, so it’s certainly possible that you will have to use either a larger or smaller needle than we did! As long as your gauge is correct, it doesn’t matter what size needle you end up on. You can read more about the hows and whys of gauge in our All About Gauge tutorial!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Do you also wind your mohair into a center pull ball? Or knot directly from the ball as shipped?
Hi Kris,
Thanks for reaching out! When you check out you can specify under the “Special Instructions” section that you would like the skeins would into a ball. Unfortunately due to the present circumstances we are only able to wind 2 skeins per customer. We can wind tussock into a ball for you but we do not recommend pulling from the center as the ball can easily collapse on itself causing the yarn to become tangled, so pulling from the outside of the ball is the best option!
Best,
Gianna
What color is the yarn shown in the photo?
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for reaching out! For the sample we used Red Plum + Ripe Boysenberry combination in the Line Weight + Tussock Bundle !
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I love this design, but I would like to make more of a man’s version of this hat.
Can this hat be made using two strands of the line weight merino throughout instead of switching to the tussock at the crown?
Or, is there a suitable yarn that could be used single strand throughout?
Hi Janice,
Thanks for writing in! You can definitely use two strands of line Weight instead of the Tussock for the top section of the hat!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi…To fit actual head size, do I measure from top of forehead by hairline to the bottom of the back of the head…like a toque would fit or do I measure from middle of forehead around head like a bowl? I hope this makes sense. Thanks.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! To get the measurements for you head you can measure around middle of forehead around head like a bowl to get your circumference!
All the best,
Gianna
Can I use the Line Weight & the Tussock yarn for the cuff too? If so, will I need to purchase more Tussock yarn? Thanks!
Amy
Hi Amy,
Thanks for reaching out! You can definitely use the Line Weight and Tussock combination for the cuff of the hat as well. I think you should have plenty to work the cuff as well with 1 skein of Tussock!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi! I love this hat, but want to check if the yarn is at all itchy (I am very sensitive). Thank you!
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for writing in! Some people find mohair to be somewhat itchy but in my experience I find our mohair, Tussock to be very comfortable to wear and not itchy! And that paired with our yarn Line Weight you get a wonderfully soft and wearable combination!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Is there a single yarn which may be substituted for the two yarns in this pattern? Would it be a dk or a worsted weight?
Thank you.
Jane
Hi Jane,
Thanks for writing in! Single stranded this would be comparable to a DK weight yarn! I think our Flax Down or Cashmere Merino Bloom would looks great with this pattern! Just be sure to work up a gauge swatch prior to starting to insure that your gauge is consistent with the pattern!
All the best,
Gianna
Is this an appropriate project for a beginner?
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this pattern could be good for a beginner, there are a few more intermediate techniques but we have excellent tutorials that can help you out along the way and you can always reach out here with any questions going further!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi:
I love all of the Purl patterns!!! I have knit many and all come out perfectly. Thanks for such wonderful work.
I am making three of these hats as gifts. Do you think that I will have enough of each yarn to then make a Nimbus cowl for myself as it uses the same yarns?
Thanks very much,
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so happy to hear that you have enjoyed making this pattern, they will be such lovely and special gifts! Depending on what sizes you have been making I would say it is possible that you will have enough to make a Nimbus Cowl!
All the best!
Gianna
I’m just getting this onto my needles. I’m so excited the fibre is divine! I have what may be an obvious question. The pattern calls for 16″ circular needles – when measuring circular needles – is the measurement tip to tip or the length of the chord between the needles? I’m using interchangeable tips. Thank you!
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for recaching out! For a 16″ circular needle you want it to measure 16″ from tip to tip!
I hope this helps, and please let us know how this hat turns out! Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi, I’m wondering what would happen if I knit this whole pattern with the smaller circular needles. I only have size six in double pointed needles and it’s so much nicer to use the circular needles. How would it effect the hat if I didn’t switch? I’m using the recommended yarn. Thanks!
Hi Lizzie,
Thanks for reaching out! You could knit the whole hat on the smaller needle but it will make the top portion a more dense knit and also change the gauge a bit resulting in a tighter hat.
All the best,
Gianna
Hi,
If I add 4 or 8 stitches to the pattern because my daughter has a large head will I have enough yarn in the two skeins I received?
Thanks, Margaret
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you will still have plenty of each yarn to complete the hat if you add extra stitches!
All the best,
Gianna
Hos i wish the pattern was writing in swedish.
Hi Mona,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, our pattern are only available in english but thank you for expressing your interest and I will be sure to pass this along to the rest of the team!
All the best,
Gianna
I have made two of these gorgeous, soft, warm hats and am tempted to make more! Thank you for a lovely pattern.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you have enjoyed this pattern! These are the best hats to make for gifts, I have made quite a few and am tempted to make one for myself as well!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I have a zillion skeins of line weight and only a remainder of Tussock. If I knit this hat using just line weight, do I need to do double strands or can I do single?
Hi S,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are only Using Line Weight I would recommend holding it doubled for the rib Cuff section of the pattern as we have written and then holding it single for the Body and Crown sections!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
Hi! I started knitting this, and it feels like it’s too crowded for 16 inch needles. It fits, but it’s very tight and makes it hard to work with. Am I doing something wrong? I’m supposed to be knitting with 2 strands, correct? (I’m a beginner; this is my first non-scarf project.) I’m making an adult size small, using the suggested needles. Thank you!
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you are supposed to be knitting the RIB section holding 2 strands together, I don’t think you are doing anything wrong! A 16 inch needle is standard for hats of all size, the stitches may be a bit crowded in the beginning but it insures you will have enough space when you move to the crown section and work the decreases!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi – I am not the most experienced knitter (I learned how to knit from taking classes at your store in Soho!) and I never do a gauge swatch (and frankly, I don’t really know what that means – I basically always wing it) but I bought a couple of skeins of the Jade Sapphire 6-ply from you to make this hat and wondering if you can help point me in the right direction…. would that be ok with this pattern? Should I use the same size needles? And should I be casting on the same amount of stitches for an Adult Small? I am terrible at figuring these things out (math is not my forte) and I bought the yarn without thinking too much about it and now I am realizing it might be totally off. Thank you so much in advance for your help and guidance!
Hi Debra,
Thanks for reaching out! Since Line Weight and Tussock are fingering weight yarns and the Jade Sapphire 6ply is considered a worsted weight (much heavier) you would need to make several adjustments to the gauge including cast on and needle size. To make it easier, I would recommend working with a different hat pattern that wouldn’t require adjustments for the yarn you plan on using! A hat that is very similar in shape to the Simple Pleasures hat is the Burrow Hat! You could use a single strand of the 6ply in place of 2 strands of Brume (as written in the pattern.) I also always recommend working a gauge swatch prior to beginning any pattern! This will help insure that you are consistent with the pattern so that your finished piece wont come out wildly different than expected (which can easily happen if your gauge is off!) We have a wonderful tutorial, All About Gauge that will explain everything to you, so I definitely suggest checking that out!
I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out with any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I made a swatch for this hat on the size 5 needles (as per pattern) in 2 X 2 ribbing and the stitches were huge. So went down to size 3 and still too big. Now I’m at a size 2 and it’s still not quite small enough for the required gauge. This is very perplexing because I made your “Lovely Ribbed Hat” with 2X2 ribbing using sport weight Season Alpaca and size 2 needles that are called for in pattern and it has correct gauge as per pattern. This Line Weight merino is very thin and two strands held together seem thinner than the sport weight Season Alpaca. I bought three sets of needles for this “Simple Pleasures” hat and cannot use them. So I’m disappointed. I feel there may be a mistake in your pattern which calls for the large 5 and 6 needles.
Hi Pamela,
Thanks for reaching out! I am so sorry to hear that you are disappointed! I haven’t heard of any issues achieving gauge with the recommended 5 needle, so I know the pattern is correct as written (I have made this hat several times myself with no problems!) If you would like to send a photo of your swatch with a tape measure draped over it to our email [email protected] we can troubleshoot further from there.
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you for your response. I truly am confused about the gauge problem I’ve had with this hat pattern. Haven’t experienced such a gauge problem before. Also, you had told me you weren’t stocking anymore of the mohair/silk and I couldn’t find alternative, so I’ve given up on making this hat. But all is good as I’m making a lovely lace scarf using your new Cygnet cashmere/alpaca fingering weight and just want to say it’s a joy to work with and it’s absolutely beautiful yarn. It has a nice strong twist to it. Just love it so I’m excited…so excited I invision making a lightweight sweater from same yarn. 😊
Hi Pamela ,
Thanks for writing in again! I am sorry to hear that, I am not sure what could be causing this gauge issue.
I’m not sure who told you we wouldn’t be stocking Tussock anymore, but that is certainly not the case! We will definitely be restocking Tussock- this yarn is not going anywhere! There are several colors that are out of stock at the moment but I anticipate we will have a full restock within the next month or two!
I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying Cygnet, it is such a lovely yarn and I think it would be absolutely beautiful as a sweater!
Warmly,
Gianna
Yes, I was told the Tussock in color “Orange Pekoe” would not be restocked (email Jan 12 from Zha Zha). Then I thought “Anjou Pear” would be great but it’s out of stock, also. Both these colors would work with the Line Weight “Kiln Red” color. Are you saying these colors will be back in stock? Hope so. Thank you so much for your wonderful service.
Pam
Hi Pam,
Thanks for your response! Okay thank you for the clarification, yes Orange Pekoe is a color that has been discontinued so unfortunately that one will not be coming back. Anjou Pear on the other hand will definitely be returning and should be back in stock within the next month or so!
I am always happy to help so please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, I am almost done with this hat. Since this is a first for me, I have a question about the crown. The instructions say Next round, then knit 2 rounds. Am I correct in interpreting this as K2,k2tog, then knit two more rows of plain knit, then K1, k2tog for one round, then knit two more sounds of plain knit, then K2 tog to end? Or does it mean knit 2 rounds (rows) of the the first “next round”then knit 2 more rounds (rows) of the the second “next round” k1, k2 tog, then knit the final k2tog round? Thank you for your help. Carla
Hi Carla,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes that is correct, you will begin by K2, k2tog from the start to the end of the round, you will then knit 2 rounds (2 rows) then K1, k2tog to the end of the round, then 2 more round of just knitting. You will then finish off with the K2tog round!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello,
Love your yarns and projects. I am looking forward to knitting this hat in the near future. Would you please clarify when to use the three different circular needles listed in this pattern? Thank you.
Hi Maxine,
Thanks for reaching out! You will start the hat by casting on and working the ribbed CUFF section on the smaller circular needles (the US 5, 16-inch circular needles!) Typically for any pattern that includes ribbing you will always work that section by going down in needles size for the best effect! Once you finish the CUFF section you will then change to the larger circular needles (the US 6, 16-inch circular needles) and use this needle to knit the BODY of the hat. Then once you begin the decreases in the CROWN section of the pattern you will switch to the Double Pointed Needles (set of US 6 double pointed needles) when the stitches become too tight to work over the circular needles!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
I really want to make this hat, but the pattern is very confusing to me. I have not been able to obtain the gauge after trying with multiple sets of needles. This is very strange as I usually match your other patterns’ gauge on my first try with the recommended yarn and needles. And really, a 9.75/per inch seems absurd for two strands of fingering and size 5 needles. For comparison, I’m knitting a sock with just one strand of fingering on size 1.5 needles and that’s only 9 stitches/inch. I finally decided to proceed using size 2 needles and the 6 stitches per inch I was getting. But my second problem: is the circumference of the ribbing really only 12 inches for the adult small?? I cast on 72 stitches to get 12 inches and it’s just so tiny. I put part of the ribbing on waste yarn and put it around my head and it barely fit, stretched to the max. And to be clear, my head is only about 21 inches around, so it would really be the larger child size. I don’t want to proceed beyond the brim until I figure this out because my fluffy yarn is expensive and I don’t want to mess it up. Anyway, I appreciate any help as I’m quite baffled!
Hi Florinda,
Thanks for reaching out; I’d be happy to explain the gauge and sizing of this pattern in more depth! First, the gauge is measured in 2×2 ribbing, unstretched. While 9.75 stitches per inch is certainly tiny for this yarn/needle pairing in stockinette stitch, it’s a pretty standard gauge for a ribbing stitch! That’s because when ribbing is left unstretched, the knit fabric bunches up so that the purl ribs are completely obscured by the knit ribs. But you still count the stitches in the hidden ribs, so it all adds up to be many more stitches than you could fit in the same distance if the swatch had been knit in stockinette!
In answer to your question about sizing, it is true that the finished circumference of the brim of the hat for the Adult Small size is 12 inches! Again, this measurement is taken when the ribbing is unstretched, so it may seem very small, but I promise that it’s very standard. The ribbing will definitely stretch to match the Finished Body Circumference (18.5 inches for the Adult Small), and then some! Hats should generally fit with a few inches of negative ease, so it will be a snug fit.
The reason that your hat is fitting too small right now is likely because you’re using size 2 needles, which is causing the gauge (and therefore the finished circumference) to be much smaller than intended! I’d recommend measuring a swatch on the recommended needles once more, taking into account that the ribbing should be completely unstretched and that there are purl stitches hiding in-between the knit ribs that need to be counted as well! If you’d like further help measuring your swatch, I’d recommend sending along a photo of it with a ruler or measuring tape in position to [email protected]. We can confirm the measurement for you that way!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! I knit this beautiful hat and am loving it. My issue is that it seems to be getting a bit stretched out with wear. I was wondering if there is a way to wash and dry it to help shrink it a bit? I’d normally hand wash/spot clean and air dry but I don’t know if that would “reset” it enough. Fingers crossed
Hi Melissa,
We’re so sorry to hear your hat has stretched out! The mohair can be particularly sensitive to excess water so I recommend steaming or spritzing it with a bottle instead of soaking it entirely. You could try steaming or spraying the hat so it’s a little damp and throwing it into a dryer on a tumble try low setting for 5 to 10 minutes. I would then push it back into shape (even narrower than you’re aiming for it to be) and let it air dry for the remaining time.
I hope this helps, but please keep us posted on how it turns out!
All the best,
Lili
I’ve knitted this hat once according to instructions and I love it! I now want to try to knit another using this pattern, but using only the Tussock. I’m having trouble finding the right needle size and getting the right gauge – do you have any insights on how to make the adult large hat using just Tussock?
Thank you!
Hi Jill,
Glad to hear that you love the first Simple Pleasures Hat you made! Are you thinking of knitting your next one with just 1 strand of Tussock? Since Tussock is so thin, it may be easier to use 2 (or even 3!) strands at once so that the knit fabric is thicker and warmer. Let me know what your plans are though, and I can provide more advice from there!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! I love you patterns, but already have some yarn in Aran weight I want to knit with. Could I use this pattern and adjust it or is there another pattern that would work better?
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for writing in! To adjust this pattern, you will want to begin with a gauge swatch. After measuring your stitches per inch, you can use that number to multiply by your desired circumstance and choose the size instruction that is closest to that number. You can also see all of our Aran weight hat patterns here. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hello! I’ve made this hat and love it. I want to make another and I happen to have an unused skein of Line Weight True Turquoise. I tried to separately purchase the recommended companion color, Cerulean Sea but it isn’t shown as an available color. But it looks like I can still buy a bundle of True Turquoise and Cerulean – is there a way for me to purchase one skein of Tussock in Cerulean Sea?
Many thanks!
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for writing in! You can purchase the Cerulean Sea color separately here: https://www.purlsoho.com/tussock.html ! And it looks like it is also on sale at the moment! I hope this helps!
All the best,
Gavriella
Do you have recommendations for how to weave in the tail so that there isn’t a hole at the top of the hat? When I pull the string really really tightly, there’s more puckering than I’d like/than the hat photos show.
Hi Katie,
Thanks for writing in! I’d actually recommend knitting another round of decreases before weaving in the end. That will reduce the stitch count and result in much less puckering!
All the best,
Lili
Hi, I’m using linen quill as yarn A, instead of Aline weight. The gauge for smaller needle and 2 strands is turning out less stitches than 39 sts per 4 inches. Does this mean LinenQuill is not a good substitute?
Thank you. I have a lot of Linen Quill on hand so want to use it.
Hi Cecilia,
Thanks for writing in! You should still be able to achieve the gauge with Linen Quill. I’d recommend swatching again on smaller needles to see if you can match the gauge! Let me know if that works, but if not, I can let you know how to modify the pattern for a different stitch count.
All the best,
Lili
Hello! This is an adorable hat I’m looking forward to knit, I have a question I haven’t seen answered anywhere. I recently made the Box hat and the instructions always measured from the cast on, In this hat it says 6 in of cuff and then 6 1/4 for the body, does this mean knitting 6 1/4 + 6 from the cuff on or just 1/4 inch once the cuff is done.
Thank you!
Hi Marie,
Thanks for writing in! You’ll measure the height of the body of the hat from the top edge of the cuff, so the total height before starting the crown should be 6 + 6 1/4 inches, so 12 1/4 inches total!
All the best,
Lili