One Skein Wonderland - Lake Effect

Kit Information

One Skein Wonderland - Winter 2026

Lake Effect
Designed by Alexandra Frankel

Ward off winter’s chill with the Lake Effect hat. Designed to fit snugly on the head, this traditional watch cap boasts wide ribbing, crisp cables, and a deep folded brim. A sprinkling of colorful tweed-like flecks from our soft, thick Dallas yarn gives a modern twist to this classic cap.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 20”
Stretches to approx. 24”
Length (unfolded): 10”

MATERIALS (INCLUDED)
Universal Yarn Dallas (24% cotton, 48% merino wool, 10% Polyester, 18% polyamide; 40g/148 yds)
• 104 Cowgirl – 1 ball
Printed Pattern

MATERIALS (NOT INCLUDED)
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, cable needle

GAUGE
16 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in K2, P2 Rib on larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.

Please note that this hat is written to make the most of one ball of Dallas. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece