This beautiful fair isle hat pattern features a repeating snowflake design, perfect for the winter season. The pattern includes colorwork techniques to create a stunning and intricate snowflake motif.
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Using MC, cast on 80 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Round 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
Rounds 2-6: Continue in K2, P2 ribbing.
Switch to CC.
Rounds 7-10: Knit all stitches.
Begin snowflake pattern:
Round 1: *K10 MC, K5 CC; repeat from * to end.
Round 2: *K3 MC, K7 CC, K5 MC; repeat from * to end.
Round 3: *K1 MC, K8 CC, K7 MC; repeat from * to end.
Continue following the snowflake chart for the remaining rounds.
Work a total of 20 rounds of the snowflake pattern.
Switch back to MC.
Rounds 31-36: Knit all stitches.
Continue in MC until the piece measures 7 inches from the cast on edge.
Crown shaping:
Row 1: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * to end (72 stitches).
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit all stitches.
Row 3: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * to end (64 stitches).
Continue decreasing in this manner until 8 stitches remain. Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape.
Enjoy your beautiful snowflake fair isle hat!