Design your own any yarn, any size, any stitch hat. This class acts as an approachable step for those considering pattern design. Hats are bite-size design pieces and a great first step into pattern writing.

Teacher: Georgie Hallam

Workshop Duration: Half Day

Description: This class will explore the principles of designing your own hat pattern. Participants will bring to the class their own inkling of an idea for creating a hat with yarn and stitch pattern already chosen. This idea could be something as complicated as laces or cables or as simple as stocking stitch. We will explore how to size hats to fit a wide range of head sizes, how to work with ease and the challenges of different types of stitch patterns.

You will be given the option to use one of a number of different brim and crown treatments  and learn how you can apply these to different hat shapes such as berets, beanies and slouchies. 

Using a pattern template, we will look at the essential details to include in your pattern and we will discuss the steps from the completed pattern to publication. 

Materials: A decent sized blocked swatch (6 x 6 inches) knit in the yarn and stitch pattern you wish to use for your hat. Please measure the tension prior to blocking as well!  (You may wish to bring more than one swatch). 

Needles in the size used to knit your swatch in both a 40cm circular and dpns. A 40cm circular in a size smaller than used for your swatch. Cable needles, stitch markers, tape measure; your usual collection of necessary notions. Notepaper and pens for taking notes. 

Takeaway: At the end of the class you will walk away with a hat pattern, a partially completed sample and the confidence to take the next step. 

Level: Intermediate. Participants must be confident knitters with some understanding of hat construction.