Shibui Knits Goltry Hat Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Goltry Hat

What is Being Made

The Goltry is a slouchy knit hat designed to be worn with a relaxed, draped silhouette. This downloadable knitting pattern from Shibui Knits creates a finished hat with head circumferences of 20.75, 22, or 23.25 inches, accommodating multiple sizes. The hat features a distinctive textured appearance achieved through an elastic stitch pattern that creates visual interest while maintaining comfortable wearability.

Techniques Used

This hat is constructed using several key knitting techniques:

• Seamless, worked in the round: The Goltry is knit circularly from bottom to top, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, continuous fabric
• Bottom-up construction: Knitting begins at the cuff and progresses upward toward the crown, allowing for easy adjustments to fit
• Crown shaping: Decreases are strategically placed to shape the top of the hat and create the slouchy silhouette
• Ribbed cuff: The hat begins with a ribbed pattern section that provides elasticity and a secure fit around the head

Stitches Used

The Goltry pattern employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Rib Pattern: Used for the initial 1.5-inch cuff section, this classic ribbed stitch provides stretch and helps the hat stay securely in place
• Double Garter Stitch: The main body texture, this elastic stitch creates a distinctive fabric with visual depth. The Double Garter pattern involves working with two loops per stitch, wrapping yarn multiple times, and manipulating loops across rounds to build the characteristic textured appearance. This stitch is described as elastic, contributing to the hat's comfortable slouch and drape

Materials

The Goltry pattern requires the following materials and specifications:

• Yarn: Shibui Staccato, a blend of 70% superwash merino and 30% silk. The pattern calls for 1 skein for the smallest size and 2 skeins for the largest size. Each skein contains 191 yards and weighs 50 grams. The sample shown in the pattern is knit in the colorway Apple. The silk content provides a subtle glow that articulates the texture of the Double Garter Stitch, making the stitch definition particularly visible and attractive
• Needles: The pattern uses multiple needle sizes and types. Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches are used for the ribbed cuff section. Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, also 16 inches, are used for the main body. Size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles are required for the crown shaping section where circumference decreases necessitate smaller needles
• Additional supplies: A stitch marker to denote the beginning of rounds and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends

Gauge and Finishing Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 40 rows measuring 4 inches in the Rib Pattern when slightly stretched on the larger needles. An important note about Shibui Staccato yarn: the high silk content causes the yarn to relax after washing. For this reason, swatches must be washed and blocked to accurately measure gauge before beginning the project, ensuring the finished hat will meet the intended dimensions.