Juniper Moon Farm Hat Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Jenna Hat and Scarf Set

Project Overview

The Jenna is a coordinating hat and scarf set from the Cosy Collection, designed by Claudia Wersing. This intermediate-level knitting project features a textured oversized shrug-style aesthetic, combining a fitted hat with a generous-length scarf. Both pieces are crafted from the same yarn and colorway, creating a cohesive, coordinated accessory ensemble.

What Is Being Made

Hat: A close-fitting hat designed to fit head circumferences of 18-19¾ inches (46-50cm) or 20½-21¼ inches (52-54cm). The finished hat measures 20½ inches (52cm) or 22 inches (56cm) in circumference when slightly stretched, with a height of 12½ inches (32cm). The hat features a textured construction with a defined crown shaping.

Scarf: A substantial rectangular scarf measuring 11 inches (28cm) in width and 75 inches (190cm) in length, providing ample fabric for draping and styling versatility.

Techniques and Construction Methods

The Jenna set employs several intermediate knitting techniques that add visual interest and texture:

• Fisherman Rib: The primary stitch pattern used in the hat construction. Fisherman rib is a dense, elastic fabric created by knitting into stitches from the previous row, resulting in a deeply textured, three-dimensional appearance. This technique requires careful attention to stitch placement and wraps.
• Garter Stitch: Used in the scarf component, garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a reversible, bumpy fabric with excellent drape and warmth.
• Yarn Forward Increases: The pattern incorporates yarn forward (yfwd) techniques to create decorative eyelets and shaping throughout the hat.
• Slip Stitch Details: Strategic slip stitches worked purlwise add textural variation and help define stitch patterns.
• Decrease Techniques: Specialized decreases including Dec2right (K3tog with wrap consideration) and Dec2left (slip stitch decrease through back of loop) are used for crown shaping and stitch reduction.
• Knit One Below: A special abbreviation (K1b) technique that inserts the needle into the stitch below the current stitch on the left needle, adding depth and texture to the fabric.
• In-the-Round Construction: The hat is worked in circular rounds using circular needles and double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming and creating seamless, tubular construction.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a focused selection of fundamental and intermediate stitches:

• Knit (k): The foundational stitch used throughout both pieces
• Purl (p): Used in combination with knit stitches to create texture and pattern definition
• Yarn Forward (yfwd): Creates decorative increases and eyelet details
• Slip Stitch (sl1): Worked purlwise with yarn positioning to create pattern texture
• Knit Together (tog): Combines stitches for decreasing and pattern integration
• Knit One Below (K1b): A specialized stitch that adds dimensional texture by working into the row below
• Through Back of Loop (tbl): Modifies stitch angle for decorative or structural purposes
• Knit Three Together (K3tog): A double decrease used in crown shaping

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Jenna set is worked in Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz, a firmly-spun yarn in colorway 113 Cerulean. The hat requires 1 hank (100g), while the scarf requires 3 hanks (100g each) of the same yarn, totaling 400 grams for the complete set.

Needles and Notions: The project uses US 9/5.5mm knitting needles in multiple configurations: straight needles for flat sections, 16-inch circular needles for the hat body, and a set of five double-pointed needles for crown decreases. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and round beginnings,