A simple but enchanting hat with simple shaping.
Welcome to a pattern that captures the charm and warmth of a cozy winter day. This hat features simple stitches and a ribbed brim (fold the brim for extra warmth).
Knitted seamlessly from the top down, it offers both warmth and style for the colder months ahead.
Step-by-step video here.
Needles
US 8 / 5 mm or 32”- 80 cm circular needles for the magic loop needle.
Yarn
Yarn Weight 4: Medium, Aran, Worsted.
The sample used Hobbii Tweed Delight (85% Wool, 10% Acrylic, 5% Rayon/Viscose – 50g/100m) in color 01.
Yardage
Brim: (70, 85, 95) [105, 110, 125] yds / (64, 78, 87) [96, 101, 115] m
Simple brim: (95, 110, 125) [140, 150, 165] yds / (87, 101, 115) [128, 137, 151] m
Double-folded brim: (120, 140, 160) [175, 190, 210] yds / (110, 128, 146) [160, 174, 192] m
Gauge
13 stitches and 18 rows = 4″/10 cm in 1×1 rib with US 8 / 5 mm after blocking.
12.5 stitches and 18 rows = 4″/10 cm in stockinette with US 8 / 5 mm after blocking.
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch as you will wash and block your hat. Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the gauge.
Other notions
1 BOR
Tapestry needle
Sizing
Head circumference: (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24]“ / (35.5, 40.5, 45.7) [51, 56, 61] cm
Final hat circumference: (13, 15, 17) [19, 20.5, 22.5]” / (33, 38, 43) [48, 52, 57] cm.
Lenght: (4.5, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9]”/ (11.5, 12.7, 15) [18, 20, 23] cm
To choose a size, measure your head, subtract 0-1″/0-2.5 cm from it, depending on how much negative ease you want, and choose the closest size.
Construction
This hat is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, allowing you to customize the length to your preference as you knit quickly. 3 brim options.
The folded brim provides extra warmth and a polished finish to the hat. Please follow the pattern instructions carefully to make the desired look and fit.
ABBREVIATIONS
BO – Bind off
BOR – beginning of round marker
K – knit
P – purl
St(s) – stitch(es)
DIRECTIONS
Step-by-step video here.
PATTERN CAST ON
Using your favorite cast-on method, use US 8 – 5 mm, cast on (54, 60, 72) [80, 88, 96] sts. The sample shown was made using the long-tail cast-on. Place BOR and join for working in the round.
BRIM
Note: if you don’t want a brim, go to the BODY section.
Simple brim
Next round: (K1, p1) to end of round.
Work in the established ribbing for (1, 1, 1.25) [1.5, 1.75, 2]”/ (2.5, 2.5, 3) [4, 4.5, 5] cm, ≃ (5, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] rnds.
Folded brim:
Next round: (K1, p1) to end of round.
Work in the established ribbing for (2, 2, 2.5) [3, 3.25, 4]”/ (5, 5, 5.7) [7.6, 8, 10] cm, ≃ (9, 9, 11) [14, 15, 18] rnds.
Double-folded brim:
Next round: (K1, p1) to end of round.
Work in the established ribbing for (3, 3, 3.75) [4.5, 4.75, 6]”/ (7.5, 7.5, 9) [12, 13.5, 15] cm, ≃ (14, 14, 17) [20, 21, 27] rnds.
BODY
Rnd 1: Knit.
Work rnd 1 for (3, 3.25, 4) [4.5, 5, 6]” / (7.5, 8.5, 10) [12, 13.5, 15.5] cm, ≃ (14, 14, 17) [20, 21, 27] rnds, from the beginning of the body (not cast on edge).
CROWN
Optional: Divide sts into (6, 6, 6) [8, 8, 8] sections (9, 10, 12) [10, 11, 12]] sts each, and place markers.
SIZE 1 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K7, k2tog, sm; rep to end. (48 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8: Knit.
Rnd 3: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (42 sts)
Rnd 5: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (30 sts)
Rnd 9: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 10: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (18 sts)
Rnd 11: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (12 sts)
Rnd 12: K2tog around. (6 sts)
Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
SIZE 2 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K8, k2tog, sm; rep to end. (54 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Knit.
Rnd 3: K7, k2tog, sm; rep. (48 sts)
Rnd 5: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (42 sts)
Rnd 7: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (36 sts)
Rnd 9: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (30 sts)
Rnd 11: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 12: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (18 sts)
Rnd 13: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (12 sts)
Rnd 14: K2tog around. (6 sts)
Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
SIZE 3 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K10, k2tog, sm; rep. (66 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: Knit.
Rnd 3: K9, k2tog, sm; rep. (60 sts)
Rnd 5: K8, k2tog, sm; rep. (54 sts)
Rnd 7: K7, k2tog, sm; rep. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (42 sts)
Rnd 11: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (36 sts)
Rnd 13: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (30 sts)
Rnd 15: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 17: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (18 sts)
Rnd 18: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (12 sts)
Rnd 19: K2tog around. (6 sts)
Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
SIZE 4 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K8, k2tog, sm; rep. (72 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: Knit.
Rnd 3: K7, k2tog, sm; rep. (64 sts)
Rnd 5: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (56 sts)
Rnd 7: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (40 sts)
Rnd 11: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (32 sts)
Rnd 13: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 14: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (16 sts)
Rnd 15: K2tog around. (8 sts).
Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
SIZE 5 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K9, k2tog, sm; rep. (80 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: Knit.
Rnd 3: K8, k2tog, sm; rep. (72 sts)
Rnd 5: K7, k2tog, sm; rep. (64 sts)
Rnd 7: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (56 sts)
Rnd 9: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (48 sts)
Rnd 11: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (40 sts)
Rnd 13: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (32 sts)
Rnd 14: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 15: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (16 sts)
Rnd 16: K2tog around. (8 sts).
Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
SIZE 6 ONLY:
Rnd 1: K10, k2tog, sm; rep. (88 sts)
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: Knit.
Rnd 3: K9, k2tog, sm; rep. (80 sts)
Rnd 5: K8, k2tog, sm; rep. (72 sts)
Rnd 7: K7, k2tog, sm; rep. (64 sts)
Rnd 9: K6, k2tog, sm; rep. (56 sts)
Rnd 11: K5, k2tog, sm; rep. (48 sts)
Rnd 13: K4, k2tog, sm; rep. (40 sts)
Rnd 15: K3, k2tog, sm; rep. (32 sts)
Rnd 16: K2, k2tog, sm; rep. (24 sts)
Rnd 17: K1, k2tog, sm; rep. (16 sts)
Rnd 18: K2tog around. (8 sts). Break yarn, thread through sts, and pull tight.
FINISHING
Use a darning needle to weave in ends and block the garment to finished measurements.
Step-by-step video here.