Hats are probably the item most commonly knit for charity groups. And they are often requested and made for family and friends. Always searching for the perfect pattern For Giving, I decided to design a hat that meets all my criteria —
• uses stitch patterns to add extra warmth
• is knit with readily available yarn or yarn in your stash
• can be knit with wool, acrylic, or blends
• offers a variety of hat sizes to fit most head sizes
• has easy stitch patterns that are integrated into the body of the hat
• is easy to adjust for other yarn weights (other gauges suggested)

All three For Giving hat patterns offer 3 brim options, 6 options for the body of the hat, and 1 simple decrease option — all in 5 sizes that will fit infants through adults. For Giving 1 options include textured stitch patterns to add extra warmth.

For Giving 2 options include slip stitch patterns that can be knit using 1 or 2 colors. For Giving 3 options include simple 2-color stranded stitch patterns (Fair Isle). Patterns may be purchased individually or all 3 may be purchased as an eBook.

All body options are multiples of 4 stitches and can be combined with any other body option. Make some for your favorite charity groups — and for your family and friends.

You can see other examples on the project pages. Many thanks to my test knitters from the Wool-Aid group for their enthusiasm and their excellent feedback —
aimeed, auntykaren, frostyjr77, longmontkathy, mdtrotter, momto3boys, watcherlks, xlee, and yarnhabit.