I have been studying the stitch patterns in the excellent Barbara G. Walker’s “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns” series. The stitch patterns are well-documented and historically interesting, and there is something new to learn on each page. The Double Basket Pattern from Volume 1 is eye-catching and very tactile. The finished hat is squishy and warm. This is a simple knit and purl stitch pattern that makes a statement.

The Double Basket Beanie is an easy pattern for any beginner comfortable working in the round. The stitch pattern is a simple knit and purl stitch pattern, and the crown is made using a double vertical decrease.