Into the Trees (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

Design
Into the Trees works up fast in worsted weight yarn. Written in one size fits most, the German twisted cast-on is utilized for an optimal amount of stretch without losing its shape. This hat is the perfect accessory for this season’s gift-giving! There are two different versions of the hat, a beanie length, and a slouchy length. Or you can add or remove repeats for something in-between.

Skills Required
Simple decreases and yarn-overs are used for this hat, making this a great pattern for introducing yourself to lace. The pattern includes separate instructions for a chart-reader and a row-for-row knitter. The pattern also includes video links for all stitches and techniques used.

• Working in the round on a 16”/40cm circular needle.
• Switching to double-pointed needles when decreasing the hat.
• Twisted ribbing & twisted decrease.
• Blocking your beanie. This is critical in order for the lace stitches to open up and be showcased properly.

Stitches Used

• Knit
• Purl
• SSK
• K2tog
• K2togtbl
• LLDD – Left-Leaning Double Decrease
• YO
• Ktbl

Pattern Difficulty
Adventurous Beginner

Finished Measurements (Laying flat)
Beanie: 9”/23 cm wide x 8”/20 cm deep (laying flat)
Slouchy: 9”/23 cm wide x 9”/23 cm deep (laying flat)

Note: The hat circumference is 18”/45.5 cm and should fit the average teen/adult head size, up to a 25”/61-centimeter circumference head.

Yarn
This yardage does NOT include a swatch.

Beanie: Approximately 100 yards/90 meters of Worsted weight yarn.

Slouchy version: Approximately 120 yards/110 meters of Worsted weight yarn.

Yarns used for this pattern: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

Needles
Size US #8 (5 mm) 16” Circular Needle & a set of Double Point Needles

Notions
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker

Gauge
Worked in Stitch pattern, in the round on size US #8 (5 mm) needles.

Each 8-stitch repeat measures approx. 1.75”/44.5 mm.
Each 4-round repeat measures approx. .75”/19 mm.