Dancing Leaf Hat – Knitting Pattern, PDF

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Download PDF instantly – Knit a beautifully textured beanie with this Dancing Leaf Hat pattern, worked flat on straight needles in a flowing leaf stitch from brim to crown. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn (150 yds) on US #6 and #7 needles, fitting head circumferences of 19–23″.

Description

Dancing Leaf Beanie Hat – Flat Knit Pattern: Instant PDF Download

One Adult Size — Fits Head Circumference 19–23″ / 49–59 cm

Lush and organic in feel, the Dancing Leaf Hat is a knitted beanie that earns its name — a flowing leaf stitch texture moves up the body of the hat in undulating waves, creating a garment with real visual depth and a satisfying rhythm row by row. What makes this vintage-inspired knitting pattern especially appealing is its construction: it’s worked flat on straight needles, making it a genuine alternative for knitters who prefer to avoid working in the round. One skein of worsted weight wool is all you need for a stretchy, cosy hat that fits most adult head sizes.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat (back and forth) on straight needles from the bottom up; brim worked on smaller needles, body on larger needles. Hat is seamed at the end using the long yarn tail. Crown decreases are worked in a shaped sequence finishing with rows of k2tog and p2tog.
Finished Measurements: Circumference approx 20–21″ / 51–53 cm (stretchy fit for 19–23″ / 49–59 cm head). Height approx 9″ / 23 cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with full row-by-row instructions and abbreviations.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, kfb (knit front and back), cdd (centered double decrease); ribbing, leaf stitch pattern.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted medium-weight wool yarn, 4 ply — approximately 150 yds / 137 m (2 oz / 80 g per skein): 1 skein.
Use worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn, or Lion Brand Worsted Yarn.
Knitting Needles: US #7 / 4.5 mm straight needles, 14″ / 36 cm (for main body); US #6 / 4 mm straight needles, 14″ / 36 cm (for brim).
Notions: Yarn needle.
Gauge: 9 sts and 12 rows in stockinette st = 2″ / 5 cm; 20 sts and 24 rows in pattern stitch = 4″ / 10 cm.

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