Merrymaker Hat and Cowl PDF Pattern

This set is inspired by my Merrymaker Pullover for Making Stories Issue 7 Joy. Merrymaker is such a happy knit that we thought those of you who aren’t sweater knitters might like a hat or cowl, or a set of both, to knit instead! I hope this knit set brings you lots of joy and inspires lots of happy memories.

This cowl is knit in the round from the top edge to the bottom. It utilizes stranded colorwork. A slight funnel shape is formed as the bottom of the cowl is worked on one size larger needle.

This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the top.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing
Cowl: One Size
Hat: 1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements
Cowl:
Height: 9 in / 23 cm
Circumference – 24 in / 61 cm

Hat:
Brim Circumference (unstretched): 16 (17.5, 19, 21) in / 40.5 (45, 48, 53) cm
Height: 7.75 (9.5) in / 19.5 (24) cm

Yarn & Yardage
Weight: worsted

Yarns used:
MC: 2 skeins or 252 yds / 230 m / 115 g of Berroco Ultra Alpaca 50% Wool / 50% Alpaca (100 g = 219 yds/ 200 m) in 6201 Winter White

CCs 1-3: 1 skein each or 35 yds / 32 m / 11 g of Woolfolk TÅGE 70% Merino / 30% Mohair (50 g = 160 yds / 145 m) in 20 (plum), 24 (blue), 28 (pink)

Gauge
20 sts and 30 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm knit in the round on smaller needle in stockinette st and blocked
21 sts and 36 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm knit in the round on smaller needle in twisted ribbing and blocked

Needles & Notions
US 5 / 3.75 mm – 16 in / 40 cm circular and dpns
US 6 / 4 mm – 16 in / 40 cm circular (for cowl)
stitch marker
cable needle
tapestry needle
scissors

Please note that Merrymaker was originally published in Making Stories Magazine, Issue 7, and this pattern is available individually (from me or Making Stories) or as part of the complete issue.

Hope you enjoy!