Two Basic Hats

In case anyone is looking for a hat pattern, here are two VERY BASIC patterns I've been using. I know there are a bunch out there that are much cooler than these and you'll have to use a chunky-ish yarn (I've been using the Autunno as frequently mentioned) since these patterns are worked on US Size 10 or 10.5. If nothing else, these patterns can be used as a jumping off point.

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HAT PATTERN ONE – BASIC K2, P2 RIB

Abbreviations: K = Knit, P = Purl, K2Tog = Knit 2 stitches together, P2Tog = Purl 2 stitches together

On size US 10 or 10.5 needles, cast on*** 60 stitches. Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.

Row 1: Knit 60
Row 2: Knit 2, Purl 2
Continue repeating Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 6 - 6.5”.

Work decreases as follows:

Decrease Row 1: *K2, P2, K2Tog, P2, K2, P2Tog*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 2: *K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 3: *K2, P1, K2Tog, P2, K1, P2Tog*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 4: *K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 5: *K2, K2Tog, P2, P2Tog*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 6: *K3, P3*, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

At the end of Decrease Row 6, cut yarn approximately 12 – 15”. Using a darning or sewing needle, thread yarn tail on to needle and pass through all stitches then pull tight. Weave in end inside hat to secure. Weave in cast on tail. Add pompom if desired.


***I use the knitted cast on but any cast on method will do just fine.

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HAT PATTERN TWO – SIMPLE ROLLED BRIM HAT

Abbreviations: K = Knit, P = Purl, K2Tog = Knit 2 stitches together, P2Tog = Purl 2 stitches together

On size US 10 or 10.5 needles, cast on*** 60 stitches. Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.

Row 1: Knit 60

Repeat Row 1 until hat is approximately 6 – 6.5” from edge when knitting is laid flat.

Work decreases as follows:

Decrease Row 1: *K4, K2Tog *, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 2: K to the end of the round

Decrease Row 1: *K3, K2Tog *, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 2: K to the end of the round

Decrease Row 1: *K2, K2Tog *, repeat from * to * to the end of the round

Decrease Row 2: K to the end of the round

At the end of Decrease Row 6, cut yarn approximately 12 – 15”. Using a darning or sewing needle, thread yarn tail on to needle and pass through all stitches then pull tight. Weave in end inside hat to secure. Weave in cast on tail. Add pompom if desired.