MK Carroll

Matilda & Tillie
Peace Fleece worsted weight knitting yarn (70% wool, 30% mohair), 4 oz/200 yds, color of your choice
XS, S, M, L, XL (18", 20", 22", 24", 26")
US 6/4.0mm dpns, 1 set of 5
US 6/4.0mm circular needle (16")
US G/4.25 mm crochet hook

Hats for chilly seasons, these close-fitting wool cloche hats are designed to keep out cold and blustery winds. The heather mohair blend yarn enhances the vintage style; the crown and brim colors look subtly different depending on the angle and the light.  Tiny flecks of many colors make these wearable with just about any color in your wardrobe.  These hats will also travel well, easily stuffed into a coat pocket or a bag, and can be dressed up easily with pins, brooches, and other decorations. 

The crown is knit from the top down, ending right above the ears. The brim is worked separately as a long bias strip with increases and decreases to shape it as you go and is sewn to the crown.  A simple knit i-cord or crocheted cord trims the hat and covers the seam.  Matilda has a plain brim; Tillie has a shaped brim with a knit-in hem, which can be worn with the narrow edge at the back (allowing for jacket and coat collars) or at the side for retro flair.

Left: Matilda, Peace Fleece "Tundra", size medium (22")
Right: Tillie, Peace Fleece "Patience Blue", size small (20")

Peace Fleece can be purchased online directly from peacefleece.com, or from Kpixie.com.

Edited 10/15/2007: pattern is now available for sale as a USD $5.50 pdf download (you will need a PayPal account or credit card).