The Duval Hat plays with perspective. Up close, the pattern comes into sharp focus; step back, and the colors blur together. It may look intricate, but this two-color design uses a simple 8-stitch by 6-round repeat that's soothing to knit and fun to watch unfold.
Worked seamlessly in the round from brim to crown, it balances interest with relaxation. With four sizes—Child, Teen, Adult Small, and Adult Large—and clear instructions, Duval is an approachable colorwork project that knits up quickly and shines in bold contrasting color pairings.
The Duval Hat pattern has been professionally tech edited and thoroughly test knit across sizes to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in the finished result.
Finished Measurements:
Hat Circumference: 16.75 (18.5, 20.25, 22)” / 42 (46.5, 50.5, 55) cmHat Depth: 6.75 (7.75, 8.75, 9.5)” / 17 (19.5, 22, 24) cm
The sample hats were knit in Adult Small (20.25” / 50.5 cm). It is shown on a 22” / 56 cm head circumference.
Skills Needed: Familiarity with stranded colorwork knitting in the round and working crown decreases using K2tog.
Yarn: Purl Soho Hedgerow (243 yds/222 m per 100 g; 93% Merino, 3.5% Cashmere, 3.5% Mulberry Silk): 1 skein each of Charcoal Blue (Color A) and Gray Ember (Color B), or reverse the color placement. The designer knit both colorway versions using 1 skein of each color.
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Worsted Weight Yarn
75 (85, 90, 100) yds / 69 (78, 82, 91) m in Color A
70 (80, 85, 95) yds / 64 (73, 78, 87) m in Color B
Yardage is approximate and may vary depending on gauge, fiber content, and individual tension.