This hat was designed following a visit to my LYS. As soon as I walked into the shop the skein of yarn caught my eye, and try as I might, I just couldn’t walk away from it!
This is the same as how I feel about Robin Hood’s Bay, which is why I named the set after this beautiful part of Yorkshire. I am drawn to the place, again and again. The pattern reflects the pull of the sea in the dramatic colour, the plains of the North York Moors in the sections of stocking stitch as well as the dramatic cliff edges in the lace.
The hat is a beret/tam style; the shape combined with the lightweight wool means it has an interesting drape. It is big, loose, light and airy which is perfect for the transition the weather of spring brings to the UK. There is a matching scarf which is ideal for beginners to lace.
The skein was West Yorkshre Spinners Exquisite (80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk) in colourway Savoy 371. Both the hat and the scarf can be made from one skein.
The Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat pattern is knitted with yarn from The Knitting Goddess. I used her 4ply Britsock yarn, linked below, and it’s a dream to work with. The colour range is fabulous and you should check out her gradient sets. I love to promote British yarns whenever I can, so do let me know your favourites. I blocked my hat using a large dinner plate to show off the beautiful crown and give it the distinct Tam shape.
Boho Summer in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat Pattern Gallery
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear.
“She was born to be free, let her run wild in her own way and you will never lose her.”
The Everglade Tam is a beret/tam styled hat; the motif is a cable which looks like a tree and can be worn either to the front or the side. It is designed to be worn big and baggy for a boho slouchy look. It has a small ribbed band which can be made bigger and you could add a pom pom to the top for added detail if preferred.
Apart from the single motif, the rest of the hat is knitted in stocking stitch in the round.
The sample Tam / Beret was knitted in King Cole Glitz DK (97% polyester, 3% nylon) in colourway Savoy 371. The large size takes about 60g of yarn. You could substitute any DK yarn that you like, use up some stash or a luxury skein that you’ve been saving just for you.
This pattern is produced with the invaluable help of my test knitters and my tech editor – Tabitha Thomas Studios
The Everglade Tam is knitted with dk weight yarn. You could substitute any DK weight yarn. I used 3.5mm and 4mm needles and King Cole Baby Glitz DK. The Tam / Beret pattern has instructions for three sizes from 17 to 22 inch brim to fit a broad range of heads and hair volume. The design features a reverse stocking stitch background on the cable panel, to show off the cable stitches and let them shine.
You’re only ever working with two colours at a time to keep things simple.
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear. In this case, it’s for me and I saw this yarn and felt it was perfect for the Everglade Beret / Tam and the matching Everglade Beanie style hat. Which style do you prefer?
“In a ball of yarn is the potential to make a dream that you have come true.”
The Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho style hat is knitted with chunky/bulky weight yarn. It combines sections of a traditional Old Shale pattern with stocking stitch. It is designed to be worn with a close fitting rib band and then a much larger body. It is warm and cozy for the Autumn and Winter seasons.
And it knits up really quickly so makes a great last minute gift.
The hat was knitted in Rowan Cocoon (80% Wool, 20% Mohair) in colourway Misty Blue 827.
Sizes: To fit sizes: Small, (Medium, Large)
Finished brim circumference: 17, (18, 19)” 43, (46, 48.5) cm
Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows worked in stocking stitch in the round on 7mm needles = 10x10cm/4x4inches.
Materials Needed:
6mm/US10 (40cm or shorter) circular needles or dpns for working in the round. 7mm/US10.5 (40cm or shorter) circular needles or dpns for working in the round. 1 x 100g chunky weight yarn. Rowan Cocoon (80% Wool, 20% Mohair) in colourway Misty Blue 827 used. Darning needle 6 stitch markers
This pattern is made possible by my wonderful test knitters and tech editor. Thank you!
The Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat pattern is knitted with Cocoon yarn from Rowan. I blocked my hat using a large dinner plate to show off the beautiful crown and give it the distinct Tam shape.
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Boho Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat Pattern Gallery
Boho Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat by Emma Sadler
Boho Winter in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat by Emma Sadler
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear. In this case, it’s for me and I saw this yarn and felt it was perfect for the hat. It’s warm, chunky and knits up quickly, it comes in a lovely range of colours too, but you could substitute any chunky yarn that gets you the same gauge/tension
“She was born to be free, let her run wild in her own way and you will never lose her.”
The Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho style hat is knitted with 4ply / fingering weight yarn. It combines sections of a traditional Old Shale pattern with stocking stitch. It is designed to be worn with a close fitting rib band and then a much larger body. It is lightweight and therefore perfect for the changing seasons. I used what was left from a skein of sock yarn, so it’s the ideal project if you always end up with remnants.
The brim comes in small, medium or large. 17 (18, 19)“/43 (46, 48.5)cm. It has charted and written instructions plus a schematic.
The hat was knitted in The Knitting Goddess Britsock Yarn (40% British Bluefaced Leicester, 20% British Wensleydale, 20% British Alpaca, 20% Nylon) in colourway 15D Semi Solid Charcoal.
Thank you to my tech editor Linda Tabitha Thomas Studios as well as all my wonderful test knitters.
The Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat pattern is knitted with yarn from The Knitting Goddess. I used her 4ply Britsock yarn, linked below, and it’s a dream to work with. The colour range is fabulous and you should check out her gradient sets. I love to promote British yarns whenever I can, so do let me know your favourites. I blocked my hat using a large dinner plate to show off the beautiful crown and give it the distinct Tam shape.
Boho Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat Pattern Gallery
Boho Hat Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay
Boho Hat Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay
Boho Hat Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay
Boho Hat Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay
Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Spring in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Beret
Lace Tam or Beret ?
Caitlin smiling in her new boho hat
close up view of the lace panels
top view of the hat showing the shaping of the crown
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear. In this case, it’s for me and I saw this yarn and fell in love with it. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes is a superwash yarn and knits up beautifully, it’s warm, washes well and comes in a fantastic range of colours.
“She was born to be free, let her run wild in her own way and you will never lose her.”
It is designed to be worn with a close fitting rib band and then a much larger body. It is a medium weight and therefore perfect for the changeable weather of autumn. It knits up quickly and so also makes a great last minute gift.
The hat was knitted in Blacker Tamar Lustre Blend DK (100% Pure New Wool) in colourway Camel.
I have made several versions of this hat, in 4ply, DK and chunky yarn. I love them all equally. The pretty lace patterning, the warm brim and the almost slouchy, boho styling of a beret or tam-o-shanter are great fun. I blocked my hat with a plate which allows the hat to stretch nicely into it’s circular shape for wearing later.
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Hat Pattern Gallery
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat, Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat, Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Hat, Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Boho Hat, Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Teen Hat
Autumn in Robin Hood’s Bay Boho Teen Hat
Boho Hat, Emma Sadler, Boho Beret
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear. In this case, it’s for me and I saw this yarn and fell in love with it. Choose your colours and yarns with care and some thought to who will be washing the items.
“She was born to be free, let her run wild in her own way and you will never lose her.”
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