Kestra Hat
Kestra Hat
Featuring a geometric chevron pattern that continues into the crown and culminates in the shape of a star, the Kestra hat is a fun and quick knit that combines the beauty of simple stranded colorwork and twisted ribbing. Begin with either a modern, folded brim as shown or a flat brim for a classic look, and pair the hat with the matching mitts for an additional pop of color and added warmth!
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Sizes
One Size
Finished Measurements
17” (42.5 cm) circumference at brim, unstretched; 8½” (21.5 cm) tall
Yarn
Approximately 206 yards (188 meters) DK weight yarn:
136 yards (124 meters) main color [98 yards (90 meters) if knitting flat brim]
70 yards (64 meters) contrasting color
Needles & Hooks
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm), or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm), or needle size 1 mm smaller than gauge needle
Spare circular needle in size identical or similar to smaller needle, 16” (40 cm)
Appropriate needle(s) in the larger size for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook (for chained provisional cast on), or hook size comparable to gauge needle size
Gauge
Stranded Colorwork: 28 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm), worked in the round using larger needles, after blocking
Twisted Rib: 22.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm), worked in the round using smaller needles, after blocking
Notions
(1) Stitch marker for beginning of round
Waste yarn (same weight as working yarn; in a third, high‑contrasting color; and smooth)
Tapestry needle