Inspired by Metsovo in Greece, this snow beanie hat knitting pattern is an excellent beginner project.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
It can be worn as seen for extra slouch or with the brim rolled (turned up) for a closer fit.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog and knitting in the round.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
The Yarn I Used…
I made the Metsovo hat using 2 skeins of super bulky yarn – one in light grey and one in white – I used Yarn Art Alpine Alpaca in white 433 and grey in Yarn Art Alpine 334.
This was knit up quite quickly, scrap yarns can be used, as you do not need a full ball for each colour.
However, whichever colour you make the pom in will need to have more yarn available.
Any super bulky weight yarn 06 will be okay to use for this pattern.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
The Metsovo Hat Knitting Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The hat knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
- Adult woman
- Hat length lying flat w/o pom = 9 inches
- Width lying flat = 9 inches
- To fit a head with circumference size – around 22-26 inches.
Gauge – 5 sts and 5 rounds in 2 inches
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 2 skeins of super bulky yarn (in light grey and white – I used Yarn Art Alpine Alpaca in white 433 and grey in Yarn Art Alpine 334)
- Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar will also be fine to use.
- Super bulky weight – 106 yards. / yarn weight guide
Needles
- Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circular knitting needles
- Please note – you may have to change your needles for the decreases of the hat if working on the circulars becomes too tight.
- This would mean using a set of size 10mm double-pointed needles (DPNs).
- If you do not have those, you could use a 60cm/24″ cable and use the magic loop technique.
Notions
Other Tools
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
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Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM Place marker
- M1 = Make 1 stitch
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern
Yarn A = Light Grey / Yarn B = White
- Cast on > 38 sts in Yarn A, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- 1st rnd: K1, P1 to the end of the round.
- 2nd rnd: Knit to the end of the round.
- Cont to knit every round until work measures 4′′.
- Next round: Change yarn colour to Yarn B then knit every round until work measures 8.5′′ from cast on edge.
Decrease as follows >
- Shape top: 1st rnd: *K2, K2tog, – rep from * to the end of the round.
- 2nd rnd: Knit to the end of the round.
3rd rnd: *K1, K2tog, – rep from * to the end of the round to last st, K1. - 4th rnd: Knit to the end of the round.
- 5th rnd: K2tog, – rep to the end of the round.
Break yarn.
Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.
Sew in any loose ends.
Make a pom and stitch it securely onto the top of the hat in a coordinating colour.
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