Imladris Hat

Imladris is a slouchy hat featuring a beautifully textured lace pattern, inspired by the landscapes of Rivendell and Lothlórien in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The intertwining lacework resembles branches and leaves, creating an elegant yet straightforward design. The pattern is easy to memorize, and the use of aran or heavy worsted weight yarn makes for a quick knit.

Sizes

Toddler (Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large).

Finished Measurements

• Brim circumference: 16 (17.5, 19, 21, 23, 25) inches or 40.5 (44.5, 48.5, 53.5, 58.5, 63.5) cm.

Gauge

16 sts/24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn.
• Approximate yardage: 86 (116, 136, 148, 184, 220) yds or 88 (106, 124, 135, 168, 201) m.
• US #9/5.5mm circular needle (16-inch length) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US #9/5.5mm double-point needles (for crown shaping).
• 1 stitch marker.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Malabrigo Twist [100% merino wool; 150 yds/137 m per 100g].

Color options:

• Yellow hat: Sunset
• Purple hat: Grapes
• Dark pink hat: Debbie Bliss Pure Cotton [100% cotton; 90 yds/82 m per 50g]; color: Dusty Rose

Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• Lace knitting
• Decreasing for crown shaping

Pattern Notes

The hat is worked seamlessly in the round on a circular needle. As the top of the hat narrows, switch to double-pointed needles or another preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round. This pattern includes instructions for six sizes, from toddler to adult extra large, ensuring a perfect fit for any wearer.