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) that are suitable for beginners to Fair Isle techniques. Fair Isle stitch options include both written and charted directions. 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.