The “BETSY” hat - a patriotic flag hat

Knit a red white and blue flag hat to wear to the Fourth of July parade this year!
The hat is knit flat in 2 pieces and then seamed together using a 3-needle bind off.
The stars are done in crochet.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting flat on straight needles

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Basic knit and purl stitches

• 3-needle bind off

• Chain, and single crochet stitches

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 90 to 180 yds (82 to 165 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn depending on size made

• 3 U.S. size 6 (4mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook for stars

• Stitch marker

• Yarn needle

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This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be sold in full or in part. All commercial use, as well as reproduction, publication, or distribution (including distribution of the digital file and/or photographs) without written permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.