Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Nadia Hat Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Nadia Hat

What Is Being Made

The Nadia Hat is a classic knitted beanie designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This easy-level hat features a finished circumference of 20 inches and a total height of 13 inches from cast on, making it a versatile one-size-fits-most accessory. The design combines textured ribbing sections to create visual interest and a comfortable, stretchy fit suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques

The Nadia Hat is constructed using seamless, bottom-up construction worked in the round. This method eliminates the need for seaming and creates a continuous, tubular fabric from the cast-on edge to the crown. The hat begins with a circular needle and transitions to double-pointed needles during the crown decreases, a standard technique for closing the top of a hat smoothly. The pattern uses strategic decreases—specifically slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, k2tog, psso)—to shape the crown and reduce stitches gradually toward the center top.

Stitches Used

• K3, P3 Rib: The lower 4½ inches of the hat feature a knit 3, purl 3 ribbed pattern worked in all rounds. This creates a bold, textured band that provides elasticity and structure at the brim.
• K1, P1 Rib: After the initial ribbed section, the pattern transitions to a tighter knit 1, purl 1 ribbing that continues for approximately 7½ inches until the hat measures 12 inches from cast on. This finer rib maintains stretch while creating a smoother appearance on the body of the hat.
• Decreases: The crown shaping employs slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over decreases worked in combination with purl stitches to maintain pattern integrity while reducing stitch count from 78 stitches to 40, then to 20, and finally to 10 stitches.

Materials and Tools

The Nadia Hat is worked in Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Bianca, a 100% wool yarn. The pattern requires 2 balls of yarn in color #402 Camel, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and providing 137 yards (125 meters) of yardage. Knitting needles include a US 10 (6.0mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 centimeters) for the main body, along with a set of US 10 (6.0mm) double-pointed needles for the crown shaping. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends and securing the final stitches. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rounds over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in K1, P1 Rib, making gauge checking essential for proper fit.