Buttonette - free knitting pattern

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Description

Buttonette is a cloche-style Hat featuring a moss (seed) stitch brim knit sideways, with a stocking stitch crown knit in the round. A section of the brim is doubled to provide extra structure to support a large button.

This is the perfect pattern for showcasing hand-dyed yarns and funky buttons!

The pattern starts with a deep sideways knit band and continues into the crown by working in the round. Using only a single skein and one rather large button, this Hat would make a perfect gift. Modern and stylish, it’s a quick and relaxing knit too.

Buttonette was originally published in November 2010 as a premium single pattern. It’s been made available for free as of June 2021!

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Yarn
146 [174, 224] yd/134 [160, 206] m
36yd/33m for a 6x6in/15x15cm St.St swatch
DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Pair 3mm/UK11/US2½ straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
1 x Tree Gems 3.25in/8cm button
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Skein Queen Plushness [300yd/275m per 100g; 80% Wool, 10% Angora, 10% Cashmere]
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over St.St
23 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Moss (Seed) St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/ 45.75 [51, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [18, 20] in/ 40.75 [45.75, 51] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!

Skills required
Stocking Stitch

Knitting in the round

Increases & Decreases

Picking up Stitches

Abbreviations

K: knit

P: purl

rpt: repeat

Rnd(s): rounds

st(s): stitch(es)

k2tog: knit next 2sts together

How to

Using preferred cast-on method, cast on 23 [25, 29] sts

Brim

Next row: K1, *P1, K1; rpt from * to end
Repeat this row until work measures 19 [21, 23] in/48.25 [53.25, 58.5] cm then cast-off and break yarn.

Note brim depth should be 4 [4.5, 5] in/10 [11.5, 12.75] cm. If your stitch gauge differs from that given, adjust the no. of sts cast on for the band to ensure the correct depth. Alternatively, additional depth can be added to the Body prior to the Crown shaping.

To form the Brim, bring ends of strip together and overlap by 3in/7.5cm. Slip stitch edges together on the reverse in preparation for picking up the stitches for the body. Ensure the flap is secure top and bottom, as well as on the inside, as it needs to be sturdy to support the button.

Body

Pick up and knit 96 [108, 120] sts around the top edge of Brim (6 sts for each 1in/2.5cm of brim)

Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

If your brim is shallower than the measurements given in the note above, work stocking stitch in the round, by knitting every stitch, until Body of the Hat, including the Brim band, measures 4 [4.5, 5] in/10.25 [11.5, 12.75] cm.

Crown

18in size jump to Rnd 7, 20in size jump to Rnd 4, 22in size start at Rnd 1.

Rnd 1: *K18, k2tog; rpt from * to end [114 sts]

Rnd 2: *K17, k2tog; rpt from * to end [108 sts]

Rnd 3: Knit all sts

Rnd 4: *K16, k2tog; rpt from * to end [102 sts]

Rnd 5: *K15, k2tog; rpt from * to end [96 sts]

Rnd 6: Knit all sts

Rnd 7: *K14, k2tog; rpt from * to end [90 sts]

Rnd 8: *K13, k2tog; rpt from * to end [84 sts]

Rnd 9: Knit all sts

Rnd 10: *K12, k2tog; rpt from * to end [78 sts]

Rnd 11: *K11, k2tog; rpt from * to end [72 sts]

Rnd 12: Knit all sts

Rnd 13: *K10, k2tog; rpt from * to end [66 sts]

Rnd 14: *K9, k2tog; rpt from * to end [60 sts]

Rnd 15: Knit all sts

Rnd 16: *K8, k2tog; rpt from * to end [54 sts]

Rnd 17: *K7, k2tog; rpt from * to end [48 sts]

Rnd 18: Knit all sts

Rnd 19: *K6, k2tog; rpt from * to end [42 sts]

Rnd 20: *K5, k2tog; rpt from * to end [36 sts]

Rnd 21: Knit all sts

Rnd 22: *K4, k2tog; rpt from * to end [30 sts]

Rnd 23: *K3, k2tog; rpt from * to end [24 sts]

Rnd 24: Knit all sts

Rnd 25: *K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [18 sts]

Rnd 26: *K1, k2tog; rpt from * to end [12 sts]

Rnd 27: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [6 sts]

Break yarn and draw through remaining 6 sts, tighten to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Blocking isn't necessary but a gentle blocking will be fine should the shaping need it. It is advisable to block the Hat before sewing on the button, and likewise, to preserve the finish on the wood, remove the button before future washes.

Firmly sew button to flap, at the point where the flap is overlapped and double thickness, and position it so that the spacing around the button is even, as shown in the photograph – it wants to be the same distance from the top and bottom of the flap, as it does from the visible flap edge.