An Aviator’s Odyssey: This is the fingering version of the aviator pattern!

This aviator hat could serve as a photography prop or warm up your little aviator during the autumn/winter.
Neutral, funky colours or classical & timeless colours, it is yours to decide !

The earflaps and front flap are knitted flat, then everything is smoothly and effortlessly joined together so you can continue knitting in the round.

Sizes & Finished Measurements
Preemie (Newborn, Baby, Toddler//Child, Small Adult, Big Adult)
Circumference:
About 11.5” (14.25”, 15.75”, 18.5”//20”, 21.5”, 23”) in
(after blocking)
It is important to actually measure your child’s head and not only rely on the age labelling. Additionally, you might want to pick a size that is slightly smaller than actual head size (0.25-0.5” smaller is fine) for a perfect fit.

Material
• 90 (120, 170, 225//250, 280, 325) yards of fingering weight yarn or any other yarn that gives gauge
• 16’’ circular needle US # 2½ (3 mm) or any size required to obtain gauge
• Double pointed needles US # 2½ (3 mm) or same size as circular needle used.
• Other : stitch markers, stitch holders, 2 buttons (1’’)

This pattern has been tested.

Fingering version
DK version
Worsted version
Aran version
Bulky version

German translation now available. Thank you purzelonline!