DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN : BREXTON HAT

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The foundation of this project is anchored around the basic knit stitch, but the beauty of the design lies in the clever and oh, so simple wrap and turn of the yarn. 

 

Constructed in a classic garter (knit) stitch, this is a great project if you're looking for a quick beanie to make as a gift and a really fun option for anyone looking to knit a hat for the very first time.

  

 

NATURALLY SOFT, NOT CHEMICALLY SOFTENED

We created our LOLL yarn with a special blend of premium Merino and Baby Alpaca fibers to create soft-as-a-kitten warmth and squishiness. Sustainably grown and 100% naturally soft, (not chemically softened), LOLL is grown in the beautiful highlands of Argentina and Peru and spun in a Fair Trade Certified facility.

 

 

PROJECT SKILL LEVEL : ADVANCED BEGINNER

Advanced Beginner Level projects are perfect for anyone who is confident casting-on / binding off, and knitting knit and purl stitches and who have performed some simple shaping techniques.   

TIME TO MAKE

4-5 Hours

PATTERN SIZE

One Size:  Fits Most (21.5” to 23.25”) 

PROJECT MEASUREMENTS

Finished Circumference (relaxed) : 17”
Finished Height (uncuffed): 11.5” 

GAUGE

Garter Stitch | 6.5mm (US 10.5) Knitting Needles

14 stitches x 26 rows = 4" x 4" square (10cm x 10cm)

MATERIALS & TOOLS REQUIRED:

  • 1 Ball of Project Weekend's LOLL.  Each ball weighs 200 GR. (7oz) and has 99m (109y). 
  • 1 Pair of  6.5mm / US 10.5 Circular Knitting Needles    
  • 1 Card With Links To The Online Pattern & our Knitting Video Tutorials Library
  • 10 safety pin/stitch markers
  • 1 Knitters' Sewing Needle 

TECHNIQUE TUTORIAL VIDEOS & ILLUSTRATIONS

We've made learning easy! Easily reference our library of tutorial videos and step-by-step illustrations with just a click of your mouse. Look for tutorial links embedded throughout the pattern, and when in doubt, just click and learn!

A QUICK NOTE ABOUT GAUGE 

Taking some time before starting a knit project to make a gauge swatch can make all the difference between project success and total complete frustration.

A gauge swatch will tell you if you are knitting too tight or too loose for the pattern you are creating. It helps make sure that what you are knitting will measure out and fit just right. If you are new to knitting, you can also think of the gauge swatch as a test run for learning your stitches before you start your main project.

Cast-on with the recommended gauge swatch stitch count and knit the number of rows indicated to achieve gauge.  Once finished, your swatch should measure out to 4” x 4”. If your swatch comes out too small, it means you are knitting too tightly, so loosen up your stitch tension a bit. If your swatch comes out larger than 4”x 4”, you are knitting too loosely, so tighten up your stitch. Once you have achieved gauge, unravel the yarn from your gauge swatch. You will use this yarn to knit your project.

PROJECT NOTES

This project is knit flat using straight or circular needles (your choice).

You will be adding shape to the pattern by creating knitted Short Rows. See our Short Rows - The Wrap & Turn technique video for a demonstration of this technique.

Once the hat is complete, you will seam the cast-on and bind-off edges together to close it all up.

How to Knit Short Rows - The Wrap & Turn

PATTERN ABBREVIATIONS

K: Knit Stitch


Wrap & Turn: slip the next stitch on your left needle to your right needle (purl-wise) without knitting it, now bring the working yarn to the front of your work. Slip the previously slipped stitch back onto your left needle, then turn your entire work around, and begin knitting your next row per the instructions in your pattern.  (See our Short Rows - The Wrap & Turn technique video for a demonstration of this technique).

PATTERN

1. Cast on 40 stitches using the LONG TAIL CAST-ON method.

2. Set-up Row: KNIT all stitches


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3. *These next 10 rows are your pattern repeat.*

Row 1: Knit all stitches
Row 2: Knit all stitches
Row 3: Knit all stitches
Row 4: Knit all stitches
 (Short) Row 5: Knit 33 stitches, do a WRAP & TURN
 (Short) Row 6: Knit the 33 stitches on your needle
 (Short) 7: Knit 25 stitches, do a Wrap & Turn
 (Short) 8: Knit the 25 stitches on your needle
 Row 9: Knit all 40 stitches
 Row 10: Knit all stitches, attach a stitch marker to the last stitch of this row. This will help keep track of the upcoming number of pattern repeats you will be knitting. Each stitch marker will designate a pattern repeat completed.
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4.  Rows 11-100: repeat the "Row 1 through Row 10" pattern (9 more x’s) for a total of 10 pattern repeats.

5.  Row 101: Knit all 40 stitches

6.  BIND-OFF  loosely and cut a yarn tail approximately 10”-12" long.

FINISHING

7.  Cut a separate piece of yarn approximately 20” in length, this will be the yarn you will use to seam your cast-on and bind-off edges together to create the shape of your hat.  Thread it onto your knitters sewing needle.

8.  Lay your work down flat on a surface & fold it so that the Cast-On and the Bind-Off edges line up together, stitch for stitch.

9.  Join the Cast-On and Bind-Off edges together using the Horizontal Garter Stitch Seam.

CLOSING UP THE CROWN

10.  Thread the remaining 10” yarn bind-off tail onto the knitters sewing needle & pass the yarn through each edge loop, gently pulling the hole closed, arranging the stitches as needed.

Pass the yarn tail through to the inside of the hat, finish by securing the yarn tail.

11.  Once the crown is closed up, weave in any loose ends.


OPTIONAL: ADD A POMPOM

For a light-hearted take on the traditional beanie, add a pompom!

There are many ways to make a PomPom. We have found that using a Pom Maker is a great way to get tightly packed PomPom’s that won’t fall apart over time.

To make one, follow the Technique Tutorial video, HOW TO MAKE A POMPOM for a demonstration of this technique. Â