Khối Hat

Khối Hat
designed by Serena Qiu (@ozukoknits)

The Khoi hat is a ribbed beanie knit from the crown down and in the round, with color blocks achieved through intarsia in the round. This project is designed to use up the scraps left over from your Khoi sweater or vest, or other stash scraps—and you can do the blocks in any number of colors!

The Khoi hat is meant to be worn with approx 3-4 in (7-10 cm) negative ease

Sizes:

Hat sizes 1, 2
Head sizes: 21-22, 23-24 in (53.3-55.9, 58.4-60.1 cm)
Unstretched hat circumference: 18, 20 in (45, 50 cm)

Tools:

US 6 circular needles in about 16”
5 stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

On US 6 and 1x1 rib unstretched
4 x 4in / 10 x 10cm = 30 sts x 28 rounds

Special Techniques:

Judy’s magic cast on
Intarsia in the round:
Magic loop
Tubular bind off

Suggested Yarn:

MC: The Wandering Flock - Merino DK
Approximately 180, 196 yd/ 164.6, 180 m of DK yarn

CC: The Wandering Flock - Merino DK
In all sizes, not accounting for differences in gauge:
Approximately 5 yd / 4.6 m for small color block (CC1)
Approximately 40 yd / 36.6 m for large block (CC2) on the cap and brim