How Do You Knit A Chullo Hat?
The classic Peruvian chullo hat is a cold weather staple. Traditionally knitted from thick alpaca wool, these hats have become increasingly popular fashion items — and ones that are simple, even for a beginner, to knit. A basic knitting pattern for a chullo hat lets you add your own touches of creativity. Check your gauge and adjust your needle size as required. The gauge for this project is: 11 stitches + 12 rows = 4 inches. Begin your chullo hat by casting on 56 stitches. Work 15 rows in knit two-purl two ribbing, then work 11 rows in stockinette stitch. Begin decreasing every other row. For example, on row 27, decrease seven stitches evenly across the row. On row 28, continue in pattern. Decrease seven stitches evenly across row 29. Continue this pattern until there are 28 stitches left on the needle. Clip yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Using the darning needle, thread this tail through the remaining stitches on needle and draw tightly. Seam your chullo hat using a mattress stitch.
