5 awesome reasons why you need to make the Italy Hat today!

  1. Learn a fun lace pattern with all the steps to be successful!
  2. Tips for how to fix mistakes (like if you forget a YO)!
  3. Learn valuable skills to help you read your work!
  4. Step by step tutorials to help you every stitch of the way!
  5. Tips on how to attach a faux fur pom perfectly!
Learn tricks for reading your work - even when working lace!
Easy fixes are demonstrated to help you knit faster - like what to do if you forget a YO!
Watch full videos to help you close up the top of your hat like a pro!

Learn new techniques while you knit your own Italy Hat!


I had to name this the Italy Hat because I finished it on the plane during my trip to Italy. And, of course, I wore it all over the country! From the vineyards of Tuscany to the waters edge of Manarola, this hat was the perfect noggin topper for this beautiful part of the world!

This hat has a really fun lace pattern that you can easily master by following the step by step tutorials.

There are so many new skills that you will learn and add to your knitting bag of tricks!

Do you knit continental (yarn held in your left) or English (yarn held in your right)? Doesn't matter because demonstrations are shown using both ways of holding the yarn!

You will be able to download the ad-free printable pdf pattern and you can watch every video at your own pace and repeat videos as many times as you need.

What You Will Learn

  • Creating a swatch
  • Measuring your swatch
  • Tips for how to join to work in the round
  • Learn to read your work and always know where you are
  • Detailed walk through of every row in the pattern repeat
  • Lace knitting
  • Lace stitches: YO, SSK, SSSK, K2tog
  • Crown decreasing
  • Weaving in your tails flawlessly
  • Blocking secrets
  • Attaching a perfect pom

What You Need To Already Know

  • Knit stitch
  • Purl stitch
  • Working from Ks to Ps and Ps to Ks
  • Long tail cast on (Don't worry if you don't know this, I have a link to a great video to teach you this technique as well!

Enroll in the Italy Hat Class Now!

Become a knitting rock star!

Do you...

...want to make one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones?

...want to have a healthy way to relieve stress?

...want to be awesome at a hobby that you can take anywhere?

...want to use all your waiting around time productively?

...just want to be able to say "I made that!" to all your friends?

If your answer is yes to any (or all!) of the questions above, then you are in the right place!

Knitting is more than just a hobby, it is a way of life for those of us that are proud to call ourselves knitters.

Learn how to knit or upgrade your knitting skills so that you can create amazing memories with just two sticks, a ball of yarn, and your hands!

Hey there! I'm Krista and I'll be your instructor!



I am so excited to be your teacher for this course!

It would be an understatement to say that I'm an obsessive knitter.

It would also be an understatement to say that I love teaching others how to knit and bring them into this wonderful community.

Even teaching a seasoned knitter a little tip or trick to help them become a more awesome knitter makes my day.

I can't wait to help you grow your knitting skills and add endless amounts of tips, tricks, and techniques to your ever growing knitting bag of skills.

I will be here with you every step of the way, so let's grab our needles and yarn and rock this project together!