Noro Bobble Skullcap Hat Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Valentina Devine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamless, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
A throwback to Seventies hippie chic - the Bobble Skullcap from Noro sports a round of decorative bobbles that pop texture from earthy Noro Kureyon. Knit in the round from the rolled brim up, it has a single crochet finish at the top.
Skill level: Easy
Finished Measurements:
Circumference – 20”
Length – 8½” (with brim unrolled)
Yarn Requirements: 1 skein Noro Kureyon (100% Wool; 50g/108yds) shown in #371
Needles: US 9 (5.50mm) 16" circular and DPNs
Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch
This pattern was originally featured in Noro Knitting Magazine #7 (Fall/Winter 2015).
Noro Bobble Skullcap
What is Being Made
The Noro Bobble Skullcap is a seamless knitted hat designed for adult women. This easy-level project features a finished brim circumference of 20 inches (51 centimeters) and a total length of 8½ inches (21.5 centimeters) when the brim is unrolled. The design incorporates decorative bobble stitches throughout, creating textured visual interest on the finished garment.
Techniques Used
This hat is worked seamlessly in the round, eliminating the need for seaming after completion. The construction method uses circular needles and double-pointed needles to create a continuous tube of fabric. Key techniques employed include:
- Picking up and knitting or purling stitches along edges
- Working decreases using the slip, slip, knit method to shape the crown
- Creating yarn overs to add decorative texture and shaping
- Skipping stitches as indicated by pattern charts
- Using stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points
Stitches Used
The Noro Bobble Skullcap employs several fundamental knitting stitches to create its distinctive appearance:
- Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic knit surface
- Purl stitches are used to create bobble textures and decorative elements throughout the design
- Yarn overs add openwork details and contribute to the bobble construction
- Decreases (slip, slip, knit) shape the hat crown and reduce stitches as needed
- Selvage stitches at edges facilitate any necessary finishing work
Materials Required
The Noro Bobble Skullcap requires minimal materials, making it an efficient project:
- Yarn: 1 × 50-gram ball of Noro Kureyon in colorway #371
- Needles: One size US 9 (5.5 millimeter) circular needle, 16 inches (40 centimeters) long
- Needles: One set of five size US 9 (5.5 millimeter) double-pointed needles
- Hook: Size US I-9 (5.5 millimeter) crochet hook
- Notions: One stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rounds over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in stockinette stitch using size US 9 (5.5 millimeter) needles. Maintaining proper gauge ensures the finished hat achieves the intended measurements and proper fit for an adult woman.
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