Shilling is a hat that knits up in worsted weight yarn. It is available for both flat knitters and knitters in the round, and while a beginner could knit it, advanced knitters won’t find it boring with its cables and pattern changes. The hat is knit on US size 4 and 6 (UK size 3.5 and 4) needles, and is sized for babies through adults.
I knit this hat for Seth, who picked the beautiful heathery rust color from the Cascade 220 Heathers line. However once it was done, I decided I didn’t want to part with it! So this hat stays with me and is a staple of my winter wardrobe.
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This is a lovely hat and I am going to give it a go. I am somewhat new to knitting and am learning to get the right gauge. Should I knit your gauge in the smaller needles, larger or both? And what stitch pattern(s) should I use? All from the hat in sequence? Thank you for your help!
Hi Erica, thanks! Knit the gauge swatch in the larger needles and use the pattern stitch, which is the stitch over the main body of the hat. The hat runs a bit large so if you’re off a little it’s better to have a tighter gauge than a looser one. Good luck!
Hi, I wanted to knit this hat, and was wondering if the hat in your photos was sized as an adult large or an adult XL? Thank you!
Hi Kalia, I just emailed you but wanted to check in here too. The hat in the photo is a size adult XL. Good luck!