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Pattern Overview
The Lost in Dunes Hat is a great everyday beanie. The folded brim is worked in 2×2 rib, and the body of the hat is knit in 1×1 rib.
The hat is knit in the round from the bottom up, so there are no seams.
The hat is knit with DK-weight merino wool.
The Long-tail tubular cast-on is used for this hat. This cast-on gives a rounded edge that is very stretchy and looks professional. Tubular cast-on takes more time and effort, but if you wish, you can use a standard Long-tail cast-on.
First, you will cast on the required number of stitches and join knitting in the round. Next, you will knit a long tube until you reach your desired length. Then you will work crown decreases. After that, you will thread a tapestry needle and draw the tail through the remaining stitches.
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Size
S (M) L
To fit head circumference: 51-53 (54-56) 57-59cm / 20-20.75″ (21.25-22) 22.5-23.25″.
Finished height: approximately 20.5 (21) 21.5cm/ 8 (8.25) 8.5″ with the brim folded up 6.5 (7) 7.5cm/ 2.5 (2.75) 2.95″.
Gauge
10x10cm (4x4in) = 23sts x 35rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color light nougat (mix 11), 2 balls.
Needles
2.5 mm (US 1.5), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles (optional, necessary only for the tubular cast-on).
3 mm (US 2.5), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles (for the body of the hat).
3 mm (US 2.5), 80cm (32″) circular knitting needles or DPNs (for the crown decreases).
Notions
9 stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional, necessary only for the tubular cast-on), measuring tape, scissors.
Abbreviations
k – knit.
p – purl.
p2tog – purl 2 stitches together.
k tbl – knit through the back loop.
sl wyif – slip st with yarn in front.
st(s) – stitch (stitches).
work in pattern – work stitches as they appear: knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches.
pm – place marker.
sm – slip marker.
* * – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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LOST IN DUNES HAT KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
Cast on stitches using the Long-tail tubular cast-on or the standard Long-tail cast-on.
Long-tail tubular cast-on
With 2.5mm (US 2.5) needles, cast on 104 (112) 120 stitches. The first stitch should be a knit stitch.
Work two rows flat:
Row 1: *k1 tbl, slip1 wyif* to end of row.
Row 2: *k1, slip1 wyif* to end of row.
Join in the round and rearrange sts for 2×2 rib: *k1, sl1 to cable needle and hold at back, k1, p1 from cable needle, p1* repeat to end. The beginning of the round is at the back of the hat.
Proceed to Brim.
Long-tail cast-on
With 3 mm (US4) needles, cast on 104 (112) 120 stitches using the Longtail cast-on. Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. The beginning of the round is at the back of the hat.
TIP: Turn your work to knit in the opposite direction, so that the right side of the cast-on will be visible when you fold the brim.
Brim
If you used the Long-tail tubular cast-on switch to 3mm needles.
Round 1: *k2, p2* to end.
Work in the established pattern until the brim measures 12 (13) 14cm/ 4.75 (5) 5.5″ from the cast-on edge.
Body
Round 1: *p1, k1* to end.
Work in the established pattern until the hat measures 21.5 (22) 22cm/ 8.5 (8.5) 8.5″ from the cast-on edge.
On the last round, place 8 stitch markers as follows: 12 (13) 14sts, pm, 1st, pm, *25 (27) 29 sts, pm, 1st, pm* 3 times, 13 (14) 15sts.
Crown shaping
Change to longer or double-pointed needles when necessary.
Round 1: *work in 1×1 rib to 2sts before marker, p2tog, sm, k1, sm, p2tog* 4 times, work in 1×1 rib until the end.
Round 2: work in pattern.
Work in the established pattern until there are 16 sts left.
Finishing
Cut the yarn, leaving a 15cm (6″) tail. Thread a tapestry needle and draw the tail through the remaining stitches, tighten. Weave in all loose ends.
Wet block the finished hat.
