Description

Overview of the hat:

The Copenhagen Hat is a timeless felted hat knitted from the bottom up – first in flat for the brim and then in the round. With its short brim, the hat is a stylish addition to any outfit — knit it in a bright color to liven up different looks, or choose a neutral shade to complement your wardrobe. Made from thick yarn on large needles, this quick-to-knit hat is a fun felting project whose appearance can easily be varied with stripes and different colors. Before felting, the hat is truly huge, but don’t worry — felting significantly reduces its size. The hat is felted in a washing machine.

Difficulty level: Easy

Sizes: 1 (2) 3

Measurements:

Your head circumference approx. 54–56 (56–58) 58–60 cm / 21.25–22 (22–22.75) 22.75–23.75”

Yarn:

You need approx. 300 (350) 400 meters / 330 (380) 440 yds of bulky-weight felting wool yarn (70 m / 80 yds / 50 g) knitted holding two strands of yarn together

OR approx. 150 (175) 200 meters / 170 (200) 220 yds of super bulky-weight felting wool yarn (50 m / 55 yds / 50 g) knitted with one strand of yarn.

Sample hats:

• Red hat: 5 (5) 6 balls of Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (70 m / 80 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool), knitted holding two strands of yarn together, in colorway 4219 Dark red
• Beige hattu: 5 (5) 6 balls of Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (70 m / 80 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool), knitted holding two strands of yarn together, in colorway 3021 Melange light beige
• Burgundy hat with a blue stripe: 4 (4) 5 5 (5) 6 balls of Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (70 m / 80 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool), knitted holding two strands of yarn together, in colorway 4529 Prune red AND 1 (1) 1 ball of Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (70 m / 80 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool), knitted holding two strands of yarn together, in colorway  6573 Light blue

Other possible yarn options:

• 5 (5) 6 balls of Drops Alaska (70 m /  80 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool), knitted holding two strands of yarn together
• 3 (4) 4 balls of Drops Snow (50 m / 55 yds / 50 g, 100 % wool) knitted holding one strand of yarn

Needles:

9 mm / US 13 60 cm circular needles and double-pointed-needles (or long circular needles if you use the Magic Loop Technique)

Other materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, wool detergent and a terry cloth hand towel (for felting)

Gauge: 

• Before felting: 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”= 10 s x 14 krs in stockinette stitch with 9 mm / US 13 needles
• After felting: 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” = 13 x 26 krs in stockinette stitch with 9 mm / US 13 needles

Change needle size in order to achieve the right gauge.