Nydia Hat
Nydia Hat
Sometimes, the best things take time. And the Nydia Hat? Oh, it almost didn’t happen.
It all started in 2021, just days after I finished knitting the Nydia pullover. With one last skein of that gorgeous DK-weight yarn in hand, I imagined a matching hat with the same textured stitch and lateral braid detail. I cast on, expecting to finish it by the weekend.
But, as knitters do, I got distracted. Another project called my name—a sweater!—and the hat got set aside. Weeks turned into months, and it quietly waited while I worked on other, ironically larger, projects.
I rediscovered the nearly finished hat in early 2022, picked it up again, but something wasn’t quite right. The crown shaping wasn’t working the way I wanted. So, once more, it was tucked away.
Fast forward to early 2023—testers were finishing up the Nydia Cardigan when a few asked if there would be a matching hat. That sparked something. The excitement came rushing back. I couldn’t find my original project, but I remembered the details well enough. So, I cast on again—and this time, everything clicked. The crown shaping, which had eluded me before, came together in a single day.
Then I knit another. And another. 🏃♀️🧶 I experimented with different DK weight yarns, adjusted stitch placements, and fine-tuned the details. Before I knew it, the Nydia Hat had evolved into not just one but two variations, graded to fit the whole family.
A dedicated group of knitters joined me for a whirlwind two-week test knit, and many couldn’t stop at just one. I was ready to release the pattern in April, but life got busy—work, schedules, and a few attempted photoshoots (even while on vacation) all delayed things. Before I knew it, summer had arrived and I still hadn’t released the pattern. The hats waited patiently, unfazed, stacked neatly while I tried to find the perfect moment.
And finally, that moment came. The right day, the right light, the right photos—it all clicked into place. 📸✨ And just like that, the Nydia Hat was ready for the world.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern ❤️
✔ A Relaxing Yet Engaging Knit – Meditative, rhythmic, and quick to make.
✔ Adventurous Beginner-Friendly, Yet Rewarding for Seasoned Knitters – A perfect blend of simplicity and detail, with video tutorials and both written and charted directions to suit your preference.
✔ Two Views, Choose Your Adventure – Choose the view with the amount of texture that makes your heart sing—or whip up one of each!
✔ Sized for Everyone – Multiple sizes included for a perfect fit.
✔ Instant Download – Start knitting NOW! 📥
Testermonials
“This is definitely one of my favorite hat patterns I have knit, and I have knit many. I was actually sad to finish the hat. It went so fast - about 6 hours. Guess I have to make more!”
“My first impression was how the pattern looked professional. I appreciate the clean modern layout. Reminds me of patterns I see in magazines. This is what I would expect to see if I had paid $15 or more for a pattern. ”
“It’s a very clear pattern that, once someone “gets” the TLS, is foolproof and leads to really good results. The lateral braid feels like an extra bit of clever - a nice technique to include that some might not be familiar with, feels fancy, but doesn’t actually increase the difficulty of the hat.”
What’s Included
📄 A professionally formatted PDF pattern (digital download)
📏 Multiple sizes from baby through adult
✌🏼 2-in-1 design – includes two variations featuring the same lace pattern: one with a crisp, streamlined look, and one with bold, textured depth
✨ Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for both versions—charted and written
🎥 Links to video tutorials for key techniques
💡 Supportive guidance throughout—ideal for adventurous beginners and engaging for experienced knitters
👇🏼 A list of materials that you’ll need is in the Pattern Details section below!
🔥 Grab your copy of the Nydia Hat now and be part of its incredible journey!
Because some knits are worth the wait. ⏳🧶
Test Knitter Photo Gallery
THANK YOU to the test knitters who helped make this pattern possible. Below is a gallery of their beautiful hats. ❤️ Click or tap the photos to enlarge them and scroll through. Tester usernames are for Ravelry unless otherwise noted.
Pattern Details
Description
The Nydia Hat continues the saga of my undying love for the textured lace stitch pattern already featured in several of my patterns. Perfect for that special skein of DK weight yarn in your stash, this hat knits up quickly and is a joy to make from beginning to end. Choose the view with the amount of texture that makes your heart sing—or whip up one of each!
Sizes
Child Small (Child Medium, Child Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Finished Measurements
View A: 10.75 (12.75, 15, 15, 17, 19.25)” / 27 (32, 37.5, 37.5, 42.5, 48) cm circumference at brim, unstretched; 6 (6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 8.25, 9)” / 15 (17, 19, 20.5, 20.5, 22.5) cm tall
View B: 11.75 (13, 15.25, 15.25, 17.5, 19.75)” / 29.5 (32.5, 38, 38, 44, 49.5) cm circumference at brim, unstretched; 6.25 (7, 7.75, 8.5, 8.5, 9.25)” / 15.5 (17.5, 19.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23) cm tall
Hat is quite stretchy and is intended to be worn with 4–5” (10–12.5 cm) of negative ease to showcase the stitch pattern. Samples shown in Adult Medium on a 21.25” (53 cm) head.
Yarn
72 (89, 116, 127, 145, 179) yards / 66 (82, 107, 117, 133, 164) meters plied DK weight yarn
Needles
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 12–16” (30–40 cm), or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 12–16” (30–40 cm), or needle size .5 mm smaller than gauge needle
Appropriate needle(s) in the larger size for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round
Gauge
For view A/B or both, 22.5/22 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in desired view’s pattern worked in the round using larger needles, blocked and unstretched
Notions
(1) Stitch marker for beginning of round
Crochet hook, size D (3.25 mm) or slightly smaller
Tapestry needle
Optionally, for view A/B or both, 4/7 (5/8, 6, 6, 7, 8) additional stitch markers, distinct from beginning of round marker
