Letti

Letti Hat by Verena Cohrs

What is Being Made

Letti is a knitted hat design by independent designer Verena Cohrs, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This project creates a finished hat with three size options, ranging from 41.5 cm to 50.75 cm in circumference (16.25 to 20 inches), with corresponding lengths from 18 cm to 23 cm (7 to 9 inches). The design features a folded brim construction and can be customized with an optional pom pom topper. The pattern is recommended to be worn with 4 to 8 cm of negative ease for an optimal fit.

Knitting Techniques

Letti employs classic knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The primary techniques used include cable knitting, which adds textural interest and visual dimension to the hat. The pattern also features a provisional cast-on method, which is an optional technique that allows for a more seamless join when creating the folded brim. This cast-on method is worked using a crochet hook and scrap yarn, providing flexibility in the construction process.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The hat is constructed using 1x1 Rib as the primary stitch pattern. This rib is worked in the round with a multiple of 2 stitches, creating the classic alternating knit and purl structure. Round 1 is worked as follows: *K1, p1* to end, establishing the ribbed texture that continues throughout the pattern. The ribbed construction provides excellent elasticity and helps the hat maintain its shape while offering comfortable stretch around the head.

Yarn and Materials

Letti is designed to be worked in worsted-weight yarn, specifically Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, which is composed of 100% Targhee-Columbia wool. The yarn yardage requirements vary by size: Size 1 requires 125 metres (137 yards), Size 2 requires 165 metres (181 yards), and Size 3 requires 205 metres (224 yards). Each 50-gram skein of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter contains 128 metres (140 yards).

Essential notions and tools for completing this project include a cable needle for managing cable stitches, a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends, and stitch markers to track pattern repeats when working in the round. Optional accessories include blocking tools for finishing, a crochet hook for the provisional cast-on method, scrap yarn for the provisional cast-on, and a pom pom maker for creating the optional decorative topper. A tape measure is recommended for checking finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-level, making it an accessible project for knitters new to hat construction. While the pattern incorporates cable techniques, the overall structure and stitch patterns are straightforward enough for those building foundational knitting skills.