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Razor's Hat from World Enough and Time

I was recently asked to make Razor's Hat from the Doctor Who episode World Enough and Time. I wrote up a pattern just in case anyone else was interested in making one for themself!What you'll need:

  • US size 6 needles (4.0 mm)

  • Double knit yarn

I used Stylecraft Special DK in Dark Brown Shade 1004I found that if you want to make your hat distressed in a similar way to the show, it is easier to prevent unraveling if you create the distressing as you go. I've included two versions of the hat, one with distressing and one without.

Unfamiliar terms explained:

DSPU: drop stitch and pull out stitches all the way to the brim, pick up a stitch on your left needle, ready to be worked as the next stitchCO 112 stitches in the round

With Distressing

Row 1-17: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 18: (K2, P2) 2 times, K2, DSPU, P2, (K2, P2) 25 times [112 st]

Row 19-20: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 21: K112

Row 22-33: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 34: (K2, P2) 17 times, K2, DSPU, P2 (K2, P2) 10 times [112 st]

Row 35-40: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 41: (K2, P2) 16 times, K1, DSPU, K1, P2 (K2, P2) 11 times [112 st]

Row 42-47: K112

Row 48: K71, DSPU, K 41 [112 st]

Row 49-51: K112

Without Distressing

Row 1-20: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 21: K112

Row 22-41: (K2, P2) 28 times

Row 42-51: K112

Both Versions

Row 52-61: P112

Row 62-71: K112

Row 72-81: P112

Row 82-91: K112

Row 92-101: P112

Row 102-111: K112

Row 112-120: P112

Row 121: K2tog [56 st]

After working the last row, pull a piece of yarn through and pull as tight as possible. Weave in your ends and your hat is complete!

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Wilf's Hat from The End of Time

After knitting two of Nardole's hats, I felt as though I needed more hats. Why? I don't know, I can't possibly find the time to wear them all if I keep making them at this speed! This hat is Wilf's hat from the Doctor Who episode The End of Time. I remember when I first watched the episode I noticed the hat, but I didn't think I'd end up making it because it looked so complex.putting on wilf's hatFast forward to a few months later, and I've knitted up the hat! I found a this lovely pattern by Patricia Schönhold on Ravelry. It was my first time knitting from a chart, as well as my first time knitting bobbles. The pattern was easy to understand, and I had no problems with any of it.wilf's hat sideI knitted this hat up with Stylecraft Special DK in Lipstick (this might be wrong, I've lost the label) with size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles. I realize I've used Stylecraft in most of my recent projects. That's because Stylecraft is really easy for me to get and it comes in a huge number of colors.wilf's hat topI did end up changing the pattern just a bit. Near the crown of the head, I added two extra twists in the large cables. Because of this, the number of stitches I had on my needles did not match up with the pattern and I ended up decreasing differently. I don't remember exactly what I did, but the difference is visible.wilf's hat frontI'm very happy with Wilf's hat, and I definitely wouldn't have been able to make it without the pattern I found. I am glad that Patricia Schönhold put this pattern up, and I would recommend it to anyone else looking to make Wilf's hat.

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Nardole's Hat from The Doctor Falls

nardole hat side 2

front nardole hat

That's right! I made another one of Nardole's hats! This one is from last week's Doctor Who episode, The Doctor Falls. It was super simple to make compared to the last one!Even though I'm very happy with how my hat turned out, the pattern I've put at the bottom of the post is slightly different from the hat pictured here. This is because the one I made is small (it fits my head, but it might not fit yours), and I mistakenly made my hat a bit too short.What you'll need:

  • US size 8 needles (5mm)

  • Double knit or worsted weight yarn

side of nardole hat

I used Stylecraft Special DK in 1035 Burgundy and 1709 Gold.

Cast on 96 st, k1, p1, all the way around for 9 inches, then work the following rows:

It may help to divide your stitches into 6 equal sections of 16 stitches

Row 1: *p2tog, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 84 stitches)

Row 2: p1, k1, all the way around

Row 3: *k2tog, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 72 stitches)

Row 4: k1, p1, all the way around

Row 5: *p2tog, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 60 stitches)

Row 6: p1, k1, all the way aroundRow 7: *k2tog, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 48 stitches)

Row 8: k1, p1, all the way around

Row 9: *p2tog, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 36 stitches)

Row 10: p1, k1, all the way around

Row 11: *k2tog, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, repeat from * (total of 24 stitches)

Row 12: k1, p1, all the way around

Pull the yarn tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure ends.

All that's left is to add your pom pom on top and you're done!

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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!

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