I designed this DK weight hat as a versatile and unisex design. I love the basic construction and the cozy folded rib brim. I originally designed this to make hats for my 3 kids. I had so much fun making them, so I wrote up a version for myself and my husband as well. (I added a toddler size as a bonus). These continue to be our most worn hats at our house. I love them and I can’t wait to make more.
The pattern comes with instructions for 3 sizes: toddler/small child, child/adult small, and adult large.
If you are unsure which size to make, I have listed the head circumference ranges for each size below as a reference.
Happy Knitting!
Sizes
1(2, 3)
Size 1 (toddler/small child) – designed to fit head circumference 20”
-21.25” (51-54 cm)
Size 2 (child/adult small) – designed to fit head circumference 21.5”-22.5” (54.5-57 cm)
Size 3 (adult large) – designed to fit head circumference 22.75”-24” (58-61 cm)
Gauge
Using US 4 (3.5mm) needles:
12 sts and 16 rows make a 2” (5 cm) square in stockinette stitch, worked in the round, unblocked
Materials
DK weight yarn (Recommended yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK)
Yardage breakdown by size:
Size 1: 114 yds (42g/104m)
Size 2: 146 yds (54g/132m)
Size 3: 176 yds (65g/161m)
US 4 (3.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles
US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Tape measure
Skills/stitches Required
Knit
Purl
Decrease stitches: k2tog and ssk
Knitting in the round on circular needles and dpns
