Alberto (light)

Pattern Notes for Alberto (light)

Alberto (light) – Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.

A notable feature of this hat pattern is its versatility in accommodating different sizes. It also includes written directions throughout, accompanied by charts for pattern motifs. To make knitting easier, the instructions are divided into clear, concise sections.

To further assist you, a link is provided that contains additional resources, such as a yarn substitutes and a technique playlist. These tools give you everything you need to create your masterpiece confidently.

• You can find additional resources for this pattern at https://rhyflowerknits.com/tag/alberto/

• This pattern is also available for purchase on Ravelry.

Skill Level

Beginner

Size Information

Baby [Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult]
16 [18, 20, 22, 24]” / 40.5 [45.5, 51, 56, 61] cm — adult sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

Finished Measurements

14 [16, 18, 20, 22]” / 35.5 [40.5, 45.5, 51, 56] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 [7.25, 8, 9, 10]” / 16.5 [18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5] cm in height.

Notions

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch markers (1), pompom (optional)

Suggested Needles

Brim: US1.5 (2.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge

Body: US2 (2.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge

Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

Yarn Requirements

123 [158, 206, 258, 319] yd / 112 [144, 188, 236, 292] m fingering weight yarn

Suggested Yarn

Malabrigo — Sock
100% SW Merino
440 yd (402 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: 346 Fiona
https://malabrigoyarn.com/

Gauge

32 stitches by 46 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.