Vardon

Craft the perfect hat with the Vardon Knitting Pattern, a seamless, bottom-up design that offers a flawless fit with every stitch. This versatile pattern guides you through a smooth knitting experience, beginning with the brim, progressing through the body, and finishing with expertly shaped crown detailing.

As you near the crown, you can seamlessly transition from 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles—whichever technique you prefer for working smaller circumferences. This adaptability ensures you remain comfortable and confident as you knit.

A standout feature of this pattern is its flexibility—it’s designed to accommodate various sizes, making it an excellent choice for personalised gifts or wardrobe staples. With both written instructions and easy-to-follow charts, you have the freedom to knit in the style that suits you best, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable creative process.

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or just starting your journey, the Vardon Knitting Pattern provides an engaging and rewarding project that results in a beautifully crafted, custom-fit hat. 

• This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and been through test knitting.

• You can find additional resources for this pattern here.

• This pattern is also available for purchase on Ravelry.

I can’t wait to see your Vardon Hat come to life! Share your WIPs and FOs on social media using #rhyFlowerKnits and #VardonHat—let’s celebrate your creativity together! 

Skill Level

Intermediate

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

13.75 [16, 18.25, 20.5, 22.75]” / 35 [40.5, 46.5, 52, 58] 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, cable needle, stitch marker (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

77 [102, 135, 176, 222] yds / 70 [93, 123, 161, 203] m worsted weight yarn

Suggested Yarn for Vardon

Comfy Cozy Knits – Woolly Worsted
100% Merino
200 yds (183 m) / 4 oz (115 g)
Colour: Oceanside
https://comfycozyknits.com/

Gauge

21 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.