Sesia Eden Hat Knitting Pattern

Sesia Eden Hat

What Is Being Made

The Sesia Eden Hat is a knitted beanie designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This easy-level hat features a finished circumference of 19 inches (48 cm) and a height of 11½ inches (29 cm) without folding the brim. The pattern is offered in one size and includes an optional pompom for finishing. The hat is worked from the bottom up in the round, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a straightforward yet elegant accessory.

Techniques Used

This hat is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters of all skill levels. The pattern employs bottom-up construction, beginning with a cast-on at the brim and progressing upward toward the crown. The entire hat is worked in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, which creates a seamless, tubular fabric. The crown shaping involves strategic decreases that gradually reduce the stitch count, requiring a transition from circular needles to double-pointed needles as the stitches become too few for the circular needle. The finishing process includes closing the crown by threading the remaining stitches together with a yarn needle, followed by weaving in ends and optional pompom attachment.

Stitches Used

The Sesia Eden Hat incorporates two primary stitch patterns that alternate throughout the design. The 1x1 Twist Rib pattern forms the brim section, worked over 24 rounds. This textured rib alternates knit and purl stitches worked through the back loop, creating a twisted appearance that adds visual interest and elasticity to the edge. The pattern repeats over a multiple of 2 stitches.

The main body of the hat features the Moss Stitch (also known as seed stitch), which is worked over 32 rounds. Moss Stitch alternates between purl and knit stitches in a checkerboard pattern across 4-round repeats, creating a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and warmth. This stitch also repeats over a multiple of 2 stitches, making it straightforward to execute. The crown shaping incorporates purl 3 together (p3tog) decreases combined with knit and purl stitches to elegantly taper the hat to its closure.

Materials and Tools

The Sesia Eden Hat is knitted using Sesia Rebelle yarn, a premium blend composed of 55% Merino Wool, 32% Mohair, and 13% Silk. This luxurious fiber combination provides softness, warmth, and a subtle sheen. The pattern calls for 2 balls of yarn in color #0665 raincloud, a neutral tone suitable for versatile styling.

The project requires two sizes of circular needles: Size 8 (5mm) and Size 9 (5.5mm), both measuring 16 inches (40 cm) in length. The smaller needles are used for the ribbed brim, while the larger needles accommodate the main body worked in Moss Stitch. Additionally, Size 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed needles are necessary for the crown decreases when the stitch count becomes too small for the circular needle. A yarn needle is required for weaving in ends and closing the crown. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Moss Stitch, which should be verified before beginning the project to ensure proper fit.