Skill level: Advanced Beginner
The Splatter Paint Hat is making a splash! Inspired by the Splatter Paint wrap and Splatter Paint Pullover, striking stitch patterns playfully whirl around the body of this mesmerizing hat. Two or more colors of DK weight yarn make up the palette, so channel your inner artist and express yourself!
Construction Details
The Splatter Paint Hat is worked from the brim towards the crown in the round. DPN are suggested for the top of the hat, but knitters may use any method of small-circumference knitting they prefer.
Tutorial videos for many of the techniques used are linked in the pattern.
Skills Required
Cast on (Long Tail On)
Joining and working in the round
Knit/Purl
Decreasing (ssk, k2tog, k3tog, p2tog, sk2po)
Increasing (yo)
Working into a stitch 5 rows below
Adult Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
Finished Measurements: 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5)”/46 (50, 53, 57) cm circumference and approximately 9”/23 cm depth
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge.
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needles and DPN and US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needles or one size smaller than size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn: DK weight (CYCA #3) yarn in two (or more) colors in the following amounts:
Main Color (MC): 100 (110, 120, 130) yards
Contrast Color (CC): 90 (100, 110, 120) yards.
Sample made with Marianated Yarns “Playtime DK” (100% superwash merino, 274 yds/100 g skein) in Protect the Pollinators (MC) and Princess Quail Shaded Gradient Set (CC).
Other Materials: 4 stitch markers (one of a distinguishing color for the beginning of the round), row counter (optional), tapestry needle.