Swirl Felted Bucket Hat from Jen Hagen Design is one you’ll get
compliments for its unusual contrast design. Felting is fun! Try it out with
this unique pattern. The hat is knit in the round from the brim to the crown in
a loose fabric, which will shrink to size when washed and blocked as
directed. The colorwork pattern is in chart form only.
Sizes: 18 (20, 22)” head circumference
Finished Measurements: 18½ (20½, 22½)” circumference
Yarn Requirements: Worsted weight yarn such as Cascade Yarns 220
(100% Wool; 100g/220yds)
MC – Approximately 200 (220, 300) yards
shown in 9449 Midnight Heather (WEBS do not carry this color)
CC – Approximately 100 (110, 150) yards shown
in 9460 Dune Heather (WEBS do not carry this color)
Needles: US 10 (6.00mm) 16” circular and DPNs
Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch before felting
NOTE: The hat should come out approx one third larger
than desired before felting for the finished product to be the correct size.
However, felting is not an exact science.
