Duet Hat

Lush and beautiful, our free Duet Hat pattern gives the lead to our recycled Echo Wool yarn, with mohair-silk Tussock sounding a soaring note. Knitting these two yarns together creates a harmony that’s richer than either voice alone!

For this super simple pattern, you work rhythmic 1×1 ribbing in the round for a generous, double-folded cuff that will keep your ears snug, then shape the crown in four spokes, with thoughtful decreases that perfectly resolve the ribbed fabric. The captivating resonance of tweedy Echo Wool and luminous mohair makes the rounds fly by, and knitting at a dense gauge creates a plush, squishy fabric that you won’t be able to stop touching.

Sounding the bass note is Echo Wool, our 100% recycled wool sport- to DK-weight yarn, flecked with colorful nepps that reflect the variety of recycled wool fibers that went into its making. Lace-weight Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% mulberry silk, adds a radiant glow and transforms the color of your Duet Hat in surprising ways… Play with pairings and discover how mohair makes its voice heard.

With hundreds of possible color harmonies to explore, the easy-knitting Duet Hat is this season’s hit gift knit!

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See even more of Gianna’s work on her Instagram!

Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.

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Materials

• Yarn A: 1 (1, 1, 2) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Echo Wool, 100% recycled wool yarn. Each ball of this sport- to light worsted/dk-weight yarn is 328 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 160 (210, 270, 345) total yards required. We used Skipping Stone for one sample and Fathom Blue for the other.
• Yarn B: 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% mulberry silk. Each skein of this lace-weight yarn is 328 yards/ 25 grams; approximately 165 (220, 285, 355) total yards required. We used Gray Quartz with the Skipping Stone sample and Ripe Boysenberry for the Fathom Blue sample.
• US 3 (3.25 mm), 12- or 16-inch circular knitting needles OR US 3, 32-inch circular needles f or Magic Loop
• If using short circular needles: A set of US 3 double pointed needles
• Stitch markers, including one unique

GAUGE

30 stitches and 33 rounds = 4 inches in 1×1 rib stitch, unstretched, holding Yarns A and B together

SIZES

For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on How to Knit the Right Hat Size!

Baby (Toddler/Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)

To fit actual head circumference of 13–16 (16–19, 19–22, 22–25) inches

• Finished Circumference (unstretched): 10¾ (12¾, 15, 17) inches
• Finished Height: 11½ (13, 14½, 16) inches, uncuffed

SAMPLES: We knit the Adult Small size.

PATTERN

BODY

With one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B held together, cast 80 (96, 112, 128) stitches onto circular knitting needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

Place unique marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 10 (11, 12, 13) inches from cast-on edge.

CROWN

NOTE: If using short circular needles, change to double pointed needles when necessary.

Set-Up Round: *[K1, p1] 9 (11, 13, 15) times, k1, place marker (pm), [p1, k1] 10 (12, 14, 16) times, p1, pm, repeat from * to end of round, omitting final marker. [4 stitch markers total, including end-of-round marker]

Round 1: [Slip slip knit (ssk), work in pattern to 2 stitches before next marker, knit 2 together (k2tog), slip marker (sm), p1, ssk, work in pattern to 3 stitches before next marker, k2tog, p1, sm] 2 times. [8 stitches decreased]

Round 2: [K2, work in pattern to 2 stitches before next marker, k2, sm, p1, k2, work in pattern to 3 stitches before next marker, k2, p1, sm] 2 times.

Round 3: Repeat Round 1. [8 stitches decreased]

Round 4: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of round, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat Rounds 1–4 one (2, 3, 4) more time(s). [48 stitches remain]

Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Draw the needle through remaining stitches, pull taut, and bring tail to inside of hat.

FINISHING

Weave in the ends and block as desired.

To cuff hat, fold the cast-on edge up about ¼ of the total body length, then fold the doubled fabric up one more time.

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