Nardole's Hat from The Eaters of Light

This is my version of the hat that Nardole wears in the Doctor Who episode The Eaters of Light. When this episode aired last week, I immediately knew that I needed to make his hat. It was fairly simple to make, and I'll share my process so that anyone who wants one can make one too.What you'll need:

• US size 8 needles (5mm)

• Double knit or worsted weight yarn

• Special Stylecraft DK in Lemon Shade 1020

• Special Stylecraft DK in Dark Brown Shade 1004

• Special Stylecraft DK in Green 1116

• Special Stylecraft DK in Camel 1420

• Special Stylecraft DK in Spice 1711

Cast on 70 stitches in the round in dark brown (must be a multiple of 10)

Rows 1-13: k1, p1 all the way around

Row 14: fold the brim to the inside of the hat attach to previous row with k1, p1

From here on, the every row is purled. (The design is worked on top after completion)

1 row in lemon, 7 rows in spice,

1 row in green, 7 rows in camel,

1 row in lemon, 7 rows in dark brown,

1 row in spice, 7 rows in lemon,

1 row in camel, 7 rows in green,

1 row in dark brown, 7 rows in lemon,

1 row in spice, 7 rows in dark brown.

On the last row, pull a piece of yarn through all of the stitches. Do not gather it yet, it is easier to work in the design beforehand.

outside of nardole’s hat

inside of nardole's hat

The design on top is made by weaving pieces of yarn that are the same color as the single rows. They are woven around the knit stitch below this row and brought up to the stripe above at varying heights. This is difficult for me to explain, but I hope the pictures are good enough to understand what I mean. After making the design, tighten the yarn you previously pulled through the top row of stitches and secure. Make a large pom pom out of the dark brown yarn and attach it to the top.

If anyone does make this hat, be sure to let me know!

Since it's summer, I doubt I'll be wearing the hat any time soon. As soon as cold weather hits, though, I'll be wearing it all the time!