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 1004
I 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 stitch
CO 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!
Pretty hat. Gorgeous hair!
I’m CO rn!
I’ll do the non-distressed one this time but I really want to try the distressed pattern sometime.
Hi Evelyen
I’m a little confused for the distressed hat Rows 22-33, is it K2, P2 or just knit? I think its K2 P2 but please clarify for me.
It’s for my older daughter who loves Dr Who. thanks
Paula
I’m so sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner!
Rows 22-23 are (K2, P2) 28 times. I’ve fixed that in the instructions, now, too. Thank you for catching my mistake, and be sure to post pictures of the hat once you’re done!