With my Free Enchanted Farmhouse Lace Hat Knit Pattern you can knit a lacy beanie for ladies in three sizes by following my simple written instructions.
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The Enchanted Farmhouse Lace Hat Knit Pattern
The Enchanted Farmhouse Lacy Knit Hat
There is something utterly delightful about styling a lacy knitted beanie that keeps you cozy without ever feeling heavy or overly fussy.
The Enchanted Farmhouse Hat is an elegant choice for ladies, featuring a delicate traveling vine motif and a soft spiral crown that makes it a special piece for quiet winter days.
Offered as a free lace knit hat pattern, this project is worked from the bottom up using fingering weight yarn held double to create a lightweight fabric with a lovely drape, wonderful warmth, and a snug beaded rib brim.
It is a wonderfully simple accessory for anyone who enjoys knitting and wants written instructions for a timeless knit hat pattern available across three adult sizes.
How to Knit a Lacy Beanie For Ladies
If you are searching for a satisfying project with clear written instructions, this free lace knit hat pattern is a brilliant choice for intermediate crafters.
Worked seamlessly in the round on circular needles, the simple pattern guides you step-by-step through yarn overs, decreases, and a classic lacy finish.
Whether you are knitting with light fingering yarn held double or substituting a single strand of DK weight, this free pattern provides everything you need to create a lovely knitted beanie.
Grab your needles to craft a gorgeous ladies hat design that makes a smooth, enjoyable knit for anyone who loves delicate lace work.
Free Knitting Pattern: Enchanted Farmhouse Hat
Pattern Information:
ABOUT:
Knit from the bottom up, this delicate lacey hat has a lovely traveling vine with crown decreases that form a beautiful swirl at the top.
YARN:
- Shelridge Yarns, Touch Fine (80% SW Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) lace/lt fingering 525 yds / 480 m per 100 g (3.53 oz) skein, color “Oyster.” Yarn is held double throughout.
- Yarn required (approx):
- Small: 46 g / 1.6 oz / 219 yds / 201 m
- Medium: 55 g / 2.0 oz / 262 yds / 240 m
- Large: 65 g / 2.3 oz / 310 yds / 284 m
- Skeins required (based on 100 g / 525 yd): 1 skein for each size (wind into two equal balls to hold double).
- You can also use ANY heavy lace wt or light fingering wt yarn held double OR fingering wt yarn held with lace wt yarn OR a strand of DK wt yarn held single. If you decide to use a DK wt yarn, keep in mind that your fabric may be denser and have less drape.
NEEDLES:
US 4/3.5 mm 16” /40.5 cm circular or dpns (for ribbed brim)
US 5/3.75 mm 16”/40.5 cm circular and/or dpns (for body and most of crown)
US 5/3.75 mm dpns (for last part of crown)
NOTIONS:
BOR marker
Tapestry needle
SIZES: (measurements unstretched)
Hat is designed to be worn with approximately 2”–4” (5–10 cm) of negative ease, depending on size and desired fit.
- Small – 17”/43 cm circumference at brim, 8.5”/ 21.5 cm height – fits 20” / 51 cm head
- Med – 18”/45.5 cm circumference at brim, 9”/23 cm height – fits 21” / 53 cm head
- Large – 19”/ 48 cm circumference at brim, 9.5”/ 24 cm height – fits 22” / 56 cm head
GAUGE:
24 sts + 26 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in Beaded Rib on smaller needles.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
Feel free to sell your finished shawls made from this pattern, however, please do not copy, alter, or sell the pattern itself. For each of your listings, you must include the following: “Pattern provided by Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn at http://www.theautumnacorn.etsy.com“.
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Let’s Begin The Free Hat Knitting Pattern
EYELET LACE PATTERN:
Round 1: *Yo, k1tbl, yo, ssk, k5; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 2: *K3, ssk, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 3: *Yo, k1tbl, yo, k2, ssk, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 4: *K5, ssk, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 5: *K1tbl, yo, k4, ssk, k1, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 6: *K6, ssk, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 7: *K5, k2tog, yo, k1tbl, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 8: *K4, k2tog, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 9: *K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1tbl, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 10: *K2, k2tog, k5; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 11: *Yo, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1tbl; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 12: *K1, k2tog, k6; rep from * to end of rnd.
HAT:
BEADED RIBBING:
Using smaller needles, beginning at bottom of hat, CO 90 (100, 110) sts. Join to knit in the rnd, being careful not to twist your sts.
Rnd 1: *K1, p1, k1, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: *K3, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep rnds 1 + 2 of Beaded Ribbing 6 (7, 8) times ea 12 (14, 16) rnds total.
INCREASE RND:
Small – *K14, kfb; rep from * 5 more times (96 sts).
Med – *K24, kfb; rep from * 3 more times (104 sts).
Large – *K54, kfb; rep from * 1 more time (112 sts).
BODY:
Using larger needles, rep rnds 1-12 of Eyelet Lace Stitch 3 (3.5, 4) times ea 36 (42, 48) rnds total.
EYELET LACE PATTERN:
Round 1: *Yo, k1tbl, yo, ssk, k5; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 2: *K3, ssk, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 3: *Yo, k1tbl, yo, k2, ssk, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 4: *K5, ssk, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 5: *K1tbl, yo, k4, ssk, k1, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 6: *K6, ssk, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 7: *K5, k2tog, yo, k1tbl, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 8: *K4, k2tog, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 9: *K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1tbl, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 10: *K2, k2tog, k5; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 11: *Yo, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1tbl; rep from * to end of rnd. Round 12: *K1, k2tog, k6; rep from * to end of rnd.
CROWN DECREASES:
Switch to DPNs when needed.
Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 84 (91, 98) sts Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 72 (78, 84) sts Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 60 (65, 70) sts Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 48 (52, 56) sts Rnd 8: Knit.
Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 36 (39, 42) sts Rnd 10: Knit.
Rnd 11: *K1, k2tog; rep from * 11 (12, 13) more times. 24 (26, 28) sts
Rnd 12: Knit.
Rnd 13: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. 12 (13, 14) sts
FINISHING:
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
Using a tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining sts, pulling tightly to close hole at top of hat. Weave in all loose ends securely.
Block your hat by soaking in warm water and mild soap. Roll hat in towel to remove excess moisture, then reshape and lay flat to dry.
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