This adorable Rainbow Twirl Hat has rainbow columns of stitches twirling up to the top of the hat and back down the other side, this one is perfect for anyone from baby, to kids, to adults!
I have long wanted to make a knit hat with a rainbow that went vertically and I never was really sure how to make it happen. And then I had a brainstorm and this cute rainbow twirl hat knitting pattern was born.
I really really love how the colors twirl up to the top and how the pink columns connect and almost cross over. It’s so lovely! And this is all done with the natural geometry of a knit hat which, in my opinion makes it extra cool. (If you like this, you might also enjoy my petal hat knitting pattern).
I think the rainbow twirl hat knitting pattern looks best with a folded brim to conceal the start of the rainbow columns. Not because they don’t look nice, because they do, but just because it grounds them.
To knit this hat you will need to knit in the round with both circular knitting needles and double pointed knitting needles (or magic loop), knit and purl stitches, duplicate stitch and worsted weight yarn. You will need a skein of yarn in light blue and less than a skein each of EIGHT rainbow colors. I went with medium pink, light pink, peach, light yellow, green, blue, light purple and medium purple but bright rainbow colors would look great too!
Are you ready to knit a rainbow twirl hat knitting pattern with me?
Rainbow Twirl Hat Knitting Pattern
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn in light blue and 8 rainbow colors
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16″ circular knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles
- Yarn needle
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
Happy Knitting!
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