I love hats. One of my favorite styles is a simple cap with a short curved brim – it keeps the sun out of your eyes, gives you a little attitude, and looks great even on people who usually won’t wear knit hats. Couvercle (“lid” in French) is a simple knit hat with the addition of a crocheted brim for maximum sass. The double moss stitch pattern gives a textured, almost woven look, and single crochet adds a firm bottom edge and a saucy brim that is structured but still soft. This is a great opportunity to try a little crochet if you haven’t yet. This pattern was originally published on the website www.knitty.com and a free version is available there in their old printer-unfriendly format.

GAUGE
4” = 14 sts and 22 rows in Double Moss Stitch
4” = 14 sts in Single Crochet
Note: yarn shown usually knits at 13 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch

SIZES
child small(child large, adult small, adult medium, adult large)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 17”(18.75”, 20.5”, 22.25”, 24”)

MATERIALS
70(80, 90, 100, 115) yards bulky weight yarn
US 9/5.5mm 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US 9/5.5mm set of 4 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
size G/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
stitch marker
yarn needle