Description
Worked from the bottom up, Alberto is a 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. For the pattern motif and crown, there are both written directions and charts available. You’ll be able to work independently with your preferred directions once the brim is done.
Jerrah Robbins provided professional tech editing for this pattern.
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
14.5 [16, 17.5, 20.25, 21.75]” / 37 [40.5, 44.5, 51.5, 55] 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: US6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US7 (4.5 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
67 [85, 104, 140, 170] yds / 61 [78, 95, 128, 155] m worsted weight yarn
Sample Yarn for Alberto (light)
Malabrigo — Rios
100% SW Merino
210 yds (192 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: 859 Primavera
https://malabrigoyarn.com/
Gauge
22 stitches by 30 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.
