Ella Rae Hat Knitting Pattern

Ella Rae Morgan Hat & Scarf

Overview

The Ella Rae Morgan Hat & Scarf is a coordinated knit set designed by Laura Zukaite. This project features a classic hat paired with a generous scarf, both constructed using the same yarn for a unified, cohesive look. The designs showcase fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters seeking to develop their skills while creating wearable, everyday accessories.

What Is Being Made

Hat: A fitted, rounded crown hat with a head circumference of 19 inches (49.5 cm) and a height of 9 inches (23 cm). The hat features a ribbed cuff at the base and a tapered crown created through strategic decreases.

Scarf: A generous rectangular scarf measuring 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide by 80 inches (203 cm) long. The scarf is finished with twisted fringe detailing—24 twisted cords total, with 12 cords attached to each short edge, creating approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of finished fringe length.

Knitting Techniques

• Bottom-Up Construction: Both the hat and scarf are worked from the base upward, a traditional approach that allows crafters to try on and adjust fit as they progress.
• Seamless, Worked in the Round: The hat is constructed seamlessly using circular needles and double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, professional finish.
• Worked Flat: The scarf is worked flat on straight needles, making it an accessible project for those building confidence with fundamental techniques.
• Fringe Attachment: The scarf features a decorative twisted fringe technique, where yarn strands are cut, twisted into cords, folded, and attached using a crochet hook, then partially unraveled and knotted for a textured finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P): Fundamental stitches forming the basis of the entire project.
• K2, P2 Ribbing: Used for the hat's cuff (worked for 2 inches / 5 cm), creating an elastic, fitted edge that hugs the head.
• Garter Stitch: The primary stitch for the hat body, created by alternating knit and purl rounds when working in the round. Garter stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and warmth.
• Slip, Slip, Knit (SSK) Decreases: Used throughout the hat's crown shaping to gradually reduce stitch count and create the rounded top. Multiple decrease rounds (Dec rnd 1, 2, 3, and beyond) systematically reduce stitches from 88 to progressively smaller counts.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Ella Rae Eco Tweed, a sustainable yarn choice. The project calls for 3 hanks of shade 12 Indigo (A) and 1 hank of shade 06 Goldenrod (B), each hank weighing 100 grams. The hat is worked using two strands of Indigo held together for the ribbed cuff, then continues with a single strand for the body and crown. The scarf is worked in Indigo, with Goldenrod reserved exclusively for the twisted fringe.

Needles and Hooks: The hat requires one pair of size US 8 (5 mm) straight needles, one size US 8 (5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm), and one set of size US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles for working the crown when stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle. A size US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook is used for attaching the fringe. Additional notions include stitch markers and a pompom maker.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter stitch using size US 8 (5 mm) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished hat and scarf meet the intended measurements.

Construction Details

Hat Construction: The hat begins with casting on 88 stitches using two strands of Indigo held together on a circular needle. After joining in the round with care to avoid twisting, crafters work