Cowl Pattern And Hat | The Hermione

Keep the cold out this winter with the matching cowl pattern and hat.

They are both knit with a simple ribbing stitch pattern that works up fast.

Please scroll down to view the free pattern or purchase a printer-friendly ad-free PDF in my shop here.

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, you will also decrease to shape the crown of the hat.

If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here. – How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles

The Broken Rib Stitch

The hat and cowl set is enhanced with a classic broken rib stitch pattern.

• The broken rib stitch is a variation of ribbing.
• This is a kind of false rib – with only every other row ribbed.
• It lies flat and has a different look on each side of the fabric.

To work the broken rib stitch you will work the following:

Worked in the round:

Knit according to this stitch pattern:

Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of the round.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat these 2 rounds for the pattern.

The Yarn I Used…

I made the hat and cowl using 3 skeins of super bulky yarn – in blue – I used Hayfield Super Chunky With Wool in shade 0056.

1 skein or a scrap of light grey for the hat brim and pom (I used Yarn Art Alpine in 334) suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.

Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar (Super Bulky) would also be fine to use.

Cowl Pattern And Hat

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Notes

The hat and cowl set knit 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 Medium.
• Hat to fit a head circumference size of around 22-26 inches.

Gauge – 8 sts and 14 rounds = 4in/10cm

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 3 skeins of super bulky yarn – in blue – I used Hayfield Super Chunky With Wool in shade 0056.
• 1 skein or a scrap of light grey (I used Yarn Art Alpine in 334) suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
• Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar (Super Bulky) would also be fine to use.
• Super bulky weight – 106 yards. /Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Needles

• Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circular needles for the hat.
• 10mm (US 15) 24′′ circular knitting needles for the cowl
• You may need to switch to dpns if the hat increases become difficult.

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Other Tools

• Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List

• CO – Cast on
• K – Knit
• K2tog – Knit two stitches together
• P – Purl
• PM – Place marker
• Rep – Repeat
• St(s) – Stitch(es)

Hat Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Light Grey / Yarn B – Blue

• Cast on > 40 sts in Yarn A, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
• 1st rnd: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
• 2nd rnd: Knit.
• Those two rounds form the pattern – continue this until the hat measures 2.5 inches from the cast-on edge.
• Change yarn to yarn B and continue the pattern until the hat measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge.
• Decrease =
• Shape top: 1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from *
• Break yarn.
• Draw the end through rem sts and fasten securely.
• Sew in any loose ends.
• Make a pom pom and securely fasten it to the top of the hat.

Cowl Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Light Grey / Yarn B – Blue

• Cast on 60 sts in yarn B, join in the round, and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
• 1st round – Purl
• Then next round: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
• Next round: Knit.
• The following two rounds below form the pattern >>
• 1st rnd: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
• 2nd rnd: Knit.
• Continue working those 2 rounds until the cowl measures 11 inches from the cast-on edge.
• (You can make it longer or shorter).
• Cast off on the last knit row.
• Sew in any loose ends.

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Happy Knitting!