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The perfect, everyday men’s knit hat you can go-to for any occasion.
Skill Level | Intermediate
Finished Size | 22-23″ circumference; 8.25″ length
About this Pattern
If you’re looking for a great gift for your dad, your brother, your boss, or your husband, how about a handmade hat? What we’re getting at here is this is the perfect everyday knit hat for gifting a handmade gift for the man in your life. Not only that but it’s a great pattern to have handy if you like to knit hats to donate to your local hospital or charity.
With this project, you’ll get to practice a left and right-leaning decrease in the crown section and a basic rib pattern. You don’t have to be a pro knitter either. As long as you have a basic understanding of knitting in the round and keeping steady tension, the tutorial will walk you through it all. If you’re a little unsure about the sizing, rest assured this is one stretchy hat! It’ll shrink down to about 21″ and stretch to 23.5″. That’ll fit most men.
Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We have a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations here on this page as well as written instructions and a tutorial to walk you through our simple seed stitch cowl step-by-step.
Recommended Supplies
- Approx 132 yds; Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (Colorway pictured: charcoal)
- US 7 circular needles, 16″
- US 7 Double Pointed Needles for crown OR
- US 7 circular needles, 24″ or longer for magic loop
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- CO Cast On
- K Knit
- K2tog Knit Two Together
- P Purl
- Rep Repeat
- St(s) Stitches
- SSK Slip Slip Knit
Additional Notes
Finished Size
22-23″ Circumference; 8.25″ length
Gauge
20 stitches x 25 rows = 4″
worked in stitch pattern
Additional Notes:
Switch to the magic loop method or double-pointed needles when stitches no longer fit around the 16″ circulars.
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Written Instructions
Round 1: CO 112
Round 1: *K3, P1. Rep from * to end of round.
Repeat: Rep last row until work measures 6.5” from cast on edge.
Crown Decreases
Round 1:* SSK. K1. P1. K1. K2tog. P1. Rep from * to ends of round. (84 sts)
Rounds 2-6: *K2. P1. Rep from * to end of round.
Switch to magic loop or DPN’s on 6th round.
Round 7: *SSK. P1. K2tog. P1. Rep from * to end of round. (56 sts)
Rounds 8-11: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of round.
Round 12: *SSK. K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (28 sts)
Finishing
Cut yarn leaving a 20” tail. Use a yarn needle to thread the tail through the remaining stitches. Secure the opening and weave in the ends.
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Step-by-Step Tutorial
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