May Knit-Along and Pattern Release: Textured Diamonds Hat!

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Welcome to the May Knit-Along with the Textured Diamonds Hat!  It might seem odd to be releasing a hat pattern in May, but, at least here in Southern Ontario, we've needed a knit hat for the past few nights, with frost warnings and lows at -1 C! 

In celebration of the new pattern release, the Textured Diamonds Hat pattern is 50% off for the Knit-Along, right through the month of May.  You can get the pattern in my Web Shop, Etsy, and Ravelry!  And patrons have access to the pattern, you can download it in the Patreon Shop!   

Photography: Stephanie Wallace

 

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This hat started out of a search for a simple, reversible hat pattern that wasn't only plain ribbing. I played around with knits and purls, and this hat was the result!

Made up almost entirely of knit and purls, the most complicated thing you have to do in this pattern is purl two together through the back loop -- and don't worry if that sounds scary, there's a tutorial link right in the pattern if you need it!

The Textured Diamonds Hat is designed to sit snug to the head with the ribbing, but, have a bit of slack in the rest of the hat to go over braids and buns! Also, the pattern is completely reversible, so, there is no Right Side or Wrong Side and you can wear whichever side you like best!  And, if you like pom-poms, there's an optional pom pom for the top, too! 

 It comes in 3 Adult sizes, with a head circumference of 20 (22, 24) inches (51, 56, 60 cm), and uses 2 skeins -- 240 (312, 380) yards / 219 (285, 347) meters -- of worsted weight yarn.  Sample is shown in *Berroco Vintage Worsted in "White" but any worsted-weight acrylic or wool/acrylic blend would knit up well for this hat.

 Now, onto the other important part, the Knit-Along Details! 

 For the month of May, every finished hat has a chance to win a  $30 CAD Gift Card from The Knitting Loft, (don't worry, despite the name, they love crocheters, too!) or, 4 patterns of their choice from my Web Shop! 

 You can enter the KAL by posting on Facebook, Instagram, and, Discord (for a non-Meta option!) giving 3 chances to win in total! 

 I always look forward to seeing your Finished Objects! Please post them to various social media with #SarahDawnsDesigns, and #SarahDawnsDesignsMay2026 and/or share them to the Facebook Group or to the Discord! That way, I can see the awesome that you folks make!

**One entry per person for each project per platform (three possible entries total for each completed project). One Winner will be drawn at random using random number generation. Prize will be distributed by e-mail, Participants may enter the same project on more then one platform, but may only enter each project once per platform. Not sponsored or endorsed by The Knitting Loft.