The Glass Ceiling Hat is a DK weight beanie that features a simple textured pattern that’s easy memorize once you get going. It results in a very versatile, wearable hat perfect for your male, female or non-binary loved ones. The ribbed effect of the stitch pattern makes for a very stretchy hat, making it great for a gift.

This pattern has been tech edited & test knit so you can knit on with confidence, but if you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to message me. Pattern also contains a link to a video tutorial that shows how to do the slipped stitch technique used in this pattern.

Finished Hat:  
* 14 in / 35.5 cm, 16 in / 40.5 cm, 18 in / 45.75 cm, 20 in / 50.75 cm

Fits Head: 
* 17-18.5 in / 43-47 cm, 19-20.5 in / 48.25-52 cm, 21-22.5 in / 53.25-57 cm, 23-24.5 in / 58.5-62 cm

Total Height:
* 7.5 in / 19 cm

Hat is intended to be worn with 3-4.5 in / 7.5-11.25 cm of negative ease.

The ribbed effect of the fabric is very stretchy. If you are at the lower end of the head circumference range listed, you could consider going down to a smaller size if you like a fitted hat though, please note, it may affect how wide that ribbing stretches out.

Yarn

• DK weight yarn. One 100g skein should cover all sizes
• Size 2 Sample used 50g, 122 yards / 112 meters
• Size 3 Sample used 54g, 132 yards / 120 meters

About the Name

The Glass Ceiling Hat takes its name from the Legacy Fiber Artz yarn with a colorway of the same name. The yarn was introduced in January 2021 and described by the dyers as “a colorway that celebrates the women behind the gorgeous fashion at this year’s historic inauguration.”
The slipped stitches in this pattern remind me of ladders, and while the traditional corporate ladder held little promise for women and minorities, I am hopeful for continued change both in the US and around the world. I encourage you to put your energy, hope and attention into each stitch of this hat and into each day moving forward. Our collective energy and attention can and will change the world—one stitch, one step, one change at a time.