Lang PTO30-01 Hat Knitting Pattern
By Lang Yarns
Specifications
| Brand: | Lang Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Cables, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | PTO30-01 |
Product Description
Lang PTO30-01 Hat is a stunning accessory showcasing a lovely cable pattern on the brim before the folding edge knit in Frida. The hat is knit flat from the bottom up and then seamed. Frida by Lang Yarns has beautiful colors inspired by the beautiful works of Frida Kahlo. This yarn stripes in color combinations reminiscent of Kahlo’s painting and is sure to delight. The cable and moss ridge pattern is in chart form only.
Sizes: One Size to fit an average women’s head
Yarn Requirements: 1 ball Lang Frida (100% Merino Extrafine Virgin Wool; 100g/240yds) shown in 0005 Oranges, Purples, Greens
Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm)
US 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in cable pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
Lang PTO30-01 Knitted Hat
Project Overview
The Lang PTO30-01, branded as the FRIDA hat, is a knitted design created by LANG & Co. AG. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for constructing a sophisticated knitted hat using traditional techniques and decorative cable stitch elements.
Construction Method
This hat is worked using a bottom-up construction approach, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the crown. The pattern is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, with pieces subsequently seamed together to form the finished hat. This flat-working method allows for precise stitch control and makes it easier to incorporate complex stitch patterns before assembly.
Stitch Techniques and Details
The FRIDA hat features prominent cable stitches as a primary design element. The pattern documentation includes detailed cable crossing instructions using cable needles, with multiple cable variations:
- Cable crosses that increase stitch count, creating textured raised patterns
- Standard cable twists that shift stitches without changing stitch count
- Decorative cable decreases that reduce stitch count while maintaining the cable structure
Beyond cables, the pattern incorporates fundamental knitting stitches including knit stitches, purl stitches, and knit-two-together decreases (k2tog). These basic stitches form the foundation between cable motifs and create the overall fabric structure.
Materials and Tools
As a Lang Yarns pattern, this design is intended to be worked with yarn appropriate to the specified gauge. The pattern requires straight needles for flat knitting and cable needles for managing cable stitches during construction. The pattern also calls for standard seaming supplies to join the flat-worked pieces.
Pattern Format
The PDF includes multilingual instructions provided in German, French, English, Dutch, and Danish, making this pattern accessible to international knitters. The chart-based format uses standardized knitting symbols to represent each stitch type and cable crossing, allowing experienced knitters to follow the visual representation alongside written instructions.
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