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During my day job, I set out on a mission: to knit personalised hats for all my technicians. It was no small task, but I was determined to create something unique for each of them, reflecting their individual personalities. One of my favourite techs stands out for his colourful language—he drops F-bombs like it’s part of the job description. Naturally, I wanted to make something that would suit him perfectly. So, I thought, what better way to capture his essence than with a hat that speaks to his no-filter, unapologetic vibe? It was the perfect match, and I couldn’t help but laugh at how fitting it would be!

Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.

A notable feature of this hat pattern is its versatility in accommodating different sizes. For the hat itself, there are written directions throughout. There is a chart for the wording that you’ll duplicate stitch on the hat.

I’ve worked my sample without the chart, then used a duplicate stitch to add it to the hat. That said, you could work the chart using intarsia or double knitting should you wish to get crafty with it (links have been included).

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE INFORMATION
Child/Teen (Adult, Large Adult)
20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
18 (20, 22)” / 45.5 (51, 56) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 8 (9, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm in height.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US2 (2.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US3 (3.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: 142 (181, 224) yds / 130 (166, 205) m sport weight yarn
CC: 33 (33, 33) yds / 30 (30, 30) m sport weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Ancient Arts Yarn — Oasis Sport Weight
80% Extra Fine Merino 20% Baby Camel
350 yds (320 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Classic Blue
https://ancientartsfibre.com/

GAUGE
24 stitches by 36 rounds in stockinette on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.

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LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT
A low-visibility and a screen-reader-accessible version of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.

PATTERN SUPPORT For pattern support for this design, please email melinda@rhyflowerknits.com

Jerrah Robbins provided professional tech editing for this pattern.