MillaMia Malte Hat Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Malte Hat: Knitted Cable Design

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Malte Hat is an intermediate-level knitted hat designed to fit an average-sized head. This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for creating a finished hat using the MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn line, available exclusively through Love Knitting.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked using the flat knitting technique, meaning the pieces are constructed flat on needles rather than in the round. The hat is then assembled through seaming, making it an accessible project for knitters who prefer working flat over circular needles.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Cable stitches – The primary decorative element, featuring C6F (cable 6 front) abbreviation, which involves slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the front of work, and crossing them over knit stitches to create the characteristic twisted cable texture
• Stockinette stitch – The main fabric base providing smooth, even texture
• Garter stitch – Used for ribbed sections and edges
• Moss stitch (also known as seed stitch in US terminology) – Adds textural variation
• Increase and decrease techniques – Including m1 (make one), k2tog (knit two together), and skpo (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) for shaping

Materials Required

• Yarn: Three 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in Stone (202), with suggested alternative colorways including Grey, Haze, Woodland Bark, Teal, Paradise, and Orange
• Needles: One pair each of 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US 8) needles for gauge and construction
• Cable needle: Required for executing cable crossings

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm/4in over stockinette stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit. The pattern notes emphasize casting on with ease to allow extra stretch in the cable panels, ensuring the hat maintains its intended shaping when worn.

Skill Level

Rated as Improving difficulty, this hat is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle cable work and flat construction techniques. The project builds confidence in cable manipulation while remaining manageable for intermediate-level crafters.