Pleated Pointed Hat by Lindsay Degen

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

This hat starts as a typical rolled-brim cap, but the top moves into new territory: a series of pleats, accentuated by the bulk of Cardo. Instructions included for the smiley-face pompom!

Finished Size

18¾” head circumference and about 8½” tall with lower edge allowed to roll

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay CARDO (100% Corriedale wool; approx. 109 yds/100 g): 1 sk.
Shown in D2221 Goldenrod

Optional: Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% extrafine merino wool; approx. 219 yds/100 g): 12 to 15 yds of contrasting color (CC) and 12” of black for pompom.
Shown in M2040 Daffodil (CC) and M2500 Black

Needles & Notions

US 9/5.0 mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

2 additional double-pointed needles in any size for making pleats

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

2” square of cardboard for making pompom (optional)

Embroidery floss to match CC for pompom (optional)

Fabric glue, Sobo brand or similar for pompom (optional)

Gauge

13½ sts and 20 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st.