Vega Hat Knitting Pattern
Vega Hat
The Vega Hat by Lauren Rad is a charming and stylish accessory, perfect for intermediate knitters looking to expand their skills. This top-down hat features a beautifully textured decorative band and a playful ruffled brim finished with a picot bind-off. Worked in luxurious Amano Inti, a 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton yarn, the Vega Hat is lightweight, breathable, and ideal for transitional weather. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes and is designed with thoughtful details like a circular cast-on and optional wire reinforcement in the brim for added structure.
Tension
30 stitches and 45 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Size
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumference (before brim) | 48 cm | 50.5 cm | 53.5 cm |
Materials
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn Requirement (Balls) | 1 hank | 1 hank | 1 hank |
Needle Sizes
US 2 / 2.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge. Use preferred small-circumference needles for cast-on and crown shaping, and 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles for the body and brim.
Yarn Size
Fingering weight
Recommended Yarn
Notions
8 stitch markers (including 1 for beginning of round), tapestry needle, optional: thin wire for brim stability.