Cranberry Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern

Cranberry Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern- a cozy and colorful hat that’s ideal for beginners!

This swirl stitch may look complicated, but it’s actually very easy! It’s created by wrapping the yarn over the front of the needle and then knitting the next 2 stitches together. Once you get the hang of it, this project moves right along!

For this Cranberry Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern, I used one of my favorite yarns- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. This yarn is warm, easy to knit and it comes in a bunch of lovely autumn colors.

Enjoy the pattern and happy knitting!

Cranberry Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern

Size: Kids S/M (for reference, Indigo is 3 1/2 years old)

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Cranberry (1 skein)

Needles: Size 13 circular, 16 inch, Size 13 double point

Gauge: 2 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 46 sts. Join together making sure not to twist yarn.

Row 1: Knit

Row 2 & 3: Purl

Row 4: Knit

Row 5: *YO, K2tog; repeat from* to end of round

Repeat row 5 until piece measures 6 1/2 inches from the cast on edge.

Shape crown:

Switch to double point needles when necessary

Knit 2 sts together until 6 sts remain. Break yarn, pull through remaining sts and pull to tighten. Weave in ends.

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