This is really quick and easy to make. You can finish it in a few hours.
Materials:
about 100 yards of bulky , preferably hand spun yarn. This was yarn I spun last winter. I was so pleased with how it looks knitted up in such a textural pattern.
a 16 inch size 10 mm circular knitting needle or a set of four double pointed needles
a large holed yarn needle for finishing.
Instructions:
Cast on 40 stitches and join to form a circle.
Knit one, purl one ribbing for 10 rows.
The next round knit in the front and back of each stitch thus doubling the number of stitches in a round to 80.
Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
*Wrap the yarn twice (w x 2) around the needle in your right hand and then knit the next two stitches together ( k2tog) . Continue pattern until you have completed a round.
Next round knit plain.* Knit the double wrapped stitch as one stitch. This will allow you to maintain the same number of stitches in each row.
Continue these *two rows* for 4 more sets. ( 8 rows total)
Now **wrap the yarn twice around the right hand needle and then knit the next three stitches together. Continue pattern until you have completed a round.
Knit the next row plain as before.**
Repeat these **two rows** two more times .
Now cut your yarn so you have an 8 inch tail and thread it on yarn needle.
Thread all your remaining stitches on the thread and pull to gather them together. Sew the remaining threads in firmly.
There you have it your own warm mushroom hat. I am going to make another one , a little longer to give it a more slouchy look.
Here is a picture I took with the partially knit hat and wool on the page with images from Nahanni National Park. Don't they look great together.
Wonderful, Margie ! And perfect with the button brooch. The yarn and the colours are so beautiful ! You make me want to learn knitting one day ...
Thanks to the pretty and patient model. Fashion shows should no longer be held in Paris, but in the Canadian forests !
Do you plan to knit some of these warm and lovely hats for your little friends ? :)
Posted by: Nanou | October 28, 2009 at 03:14 AM
I adore your hand spun yarns, Margie !
Is there ONE THING you don't know how to make ?
I would like to give a try at this hat, I love the design and that would be my chance to knit something else than a scaaarf ...
The Nahanni looks so perfect paired with your rosette ribbon brooch !
x x x
___mathyld___
Posted by: Mathyld / encore petite | October 28, 2009 at 08:15 AM
So cute! And such a stylish model. Thanks for the how-to!
Posted by: Sarah | October 28, 2009 at 08:36 AM
It's wonderful!
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | October 28, 2009 at 11:19 AM
You should post the pattern over on Ravelry, Margie! :-)
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | October 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM
What a darling hat - and a pattern too - yay! That homespun yarn is perfect.
Posted by: chelsea | October 28, 2009 at 01:02 PM
This hat is absolutely to die for, Margie, what a delicious yarn, and the pattern seems to be perfect too ! Way to go !
Sending my warmest hugs, hoping you're doing fine. oxoxo
Posted by: Sonia | October 28, 2009 at 06:08 PM
i LOVE the hat- thank you for sharing the pattern!!
Posted by: melissa | October 29, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Lovely (as always...)
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Posted by: marjo | October 30, 2009 at 04:59 AM
thank you for sharing! I would love to try this.
Posted by: monika | October 30, 2009 at 07:49 AM
WOW, your yarn is gorgeous! I love your nahanni hat. This is totally going on my gotta-knit list. I'll be linking as well. Thanks so mcuh!
Posted by: Rachel | November 02, 2009 at 05:47 PM
I am just crazy about this yarn! It looks so beautiful and rich! Amazing!
Posted by: Jenya | November 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
mmm, that hat is gorgeous! on my list too --
Posted by: Michelle Shopped | November 04, 2009 at 07:49 PM
i made this adorable little hat over thanksgiving weekend!
it was my first knit in the round project (i'm an avid crocheter, but i've only knit simple scarves before) and it was actually fairly simple.
the results:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557671@N02/4156088594/
back view:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557671@N02/4156091430/in/photostream/
Posted by: lila bird. | December 03, 2009 at 01:00 PM
No doubt - your wardrobe stunning! The combination of the coat, scarf, and of course, the brooch and this cool hat (I just hope it warms well, by the way) - they are all really nice!
Everything is very functional and suitable for all weather, great!
Posted by: Vintage Jewelry | March 31, 2010 at 04:28 AM
Looks lovely and adorable..
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Posted by: Nahanni Watershed | May 11, 2010 at 02:17 AM