Knitted Bowknot Hat

Imagine a cozy winter accessory that combines style and warmth in one adorable package. Picture a beautifully crafted hat made from soft, knitted material that not only keeps your head toasty but also adds a touch of charm to your outfit. This hat features a unique design with a cute bowknot detail, making it a fashionable choice for those chilly days. The Knitted Bowknot Hat is the perfect accessory for anyone looking to stay fashionable while braving the cold weather. Its intricate knit pattern adds texture and visual interest, while the bowknot embellishment gives it a playful and feminine touch. Whether you're out for a stroll in the snow or heading to a holiday gathering, this hat is sure to keep you looking stylish and feeling cozy all season long.

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn VITA (85% Recycled Cotton, 15% Recycled Cashmere; 136 yards [124 meters]/50 grams); #120 Blue Mist (color A) - one skein & Plymouth Yarn Grass (65% Cotton, 35% Hemp; 115 yards [105 meters]/50 grams); #9088 Multi (color B) - one skein

Needles: one 16" circular needle in size 5, one 16" circular needle in size 7, one set of double-pointed needles (dpns), also in size 7

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size 7 needles
Using color A and your size 5 circular needle, cast on 110 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Knit 1 inch in a k1, p1 ribbing, and then switch to your size 7 needle and knit one row around. Switch to color B, and knit one more row around. And now that these rows are complete, let's move on to the main pattern, which is a small, two-color adaptation of Bowknot Stitch from page 133 of Barbara G. Walker'sA Treasury of Knitting Patterns. So let's get started!

Row 1: using color B, * k5, p5; rep from *
Row 2: using color A, knit
Row 3: using color B, knit
Row 4: using color B, repeat row 1
Row 5: using color A, * k7, insert needle into front of next stitch 5 rows below and draw it up in a loop; slip loop onto left-hand needle and knit it together with next stitch; k2 *

Row 6: using color A, * p5, k5 *
Row 7: using color B, knit
Row 8: using color A, knit
Row 9: using color A, repeat row 6
Row 10: using color B, * k2, insert needle into front of next stitch 5 rows below and draw it up in a loop; slip loop onto left-hand needle and knit it together with next stitch; k7 *
Work rows 1 - 10 four times , and then work rows 1 - 5 once more. Now it's time to move on to our decreases, which go as follows:
Decrease Row 1: using color A, * p5, ssk, k1, k2tog *
Row 2: using color B, knit
Row 3: using color A, knit
Row 4: using color A, * p5, sl1-k2tog-psso *
You may want to switch to your dpns about now. Oh, and you can clip your tail for color B, since you're done with it.
Row 5: using color A, * k2, insert needle into front of next stitch 5 rows below and draw it up in a loop; slip loop onto left-hand needle and knit it together with next stitch; k3 *
Row 6: * ssk, k1, k2tog, k1 *
Row 7: * sl1-k2tog-psso, k1 *
Row 8: * k2tog *

Row 9: k1, * k2tog *
Clip tail, thread through final 6 stitches, and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends.