The Glenbrook Hat features a double layer brim and ribbed crown. Over the years, this simple pattern has become one of my favorites because of its versatility. I’ve made many versions with multiple colors; finer yarn; or shorter in length, worn with the brim down for a more relaxed fit.
The hat starts from the brim. Stitches are cast on using a provisional method, then a tube of stockinette stitch is knit. Both ends of the brim are joined to form a hem. The next section of the hat is worked in ribbing with yarns held double. The crown decreases and bind off are then worked in a single yarn.The pattern includes a photo guide of each step, there’s no need to worry if you haven’t tried some of these skills before.
This pattern pairs with the Glenbrook Pull-Through Scarf for a matching set.

Finished Size: Circumference - approx. 17 (19, 21)” / 43 (48, 53) cm unstretched to fit an 18-21 (20.5-23.5, 23-26)” / 46-53 (53-60, 58-66) cm head.
Height – 7.5 (8.5, 9.5)” / 19 (21.5, 24) cm tall with brim folded up and 10.5 (11.5, 12.5) / 26.5 (29, 31.5) cm tall with brim unfolded. Alterations may be made to this pattern if you want a shorter hat.

Yarn: 225 (250, 275) yards / 205 (230, 250) meters in a heavy sport weight or light DK yarn.
Solid color samples shown in Harrisville Designs flyWHEEL, 170 yards (155 m) per 50g skein; 100% pure virgin wool.
Samples in hand dyed yarn are shown in MollyGirl Rockstar DK, 300 yards (275 m) per 50g skein; 100% American superwash merino.

Needles: 2 x Size 8 (5mm) circular needles with a 16” (40 cm) cord, or size needed to obtain gauge. 2nd needle is used to hold stitches and can be a slightly smaller size if that’s what you have available.
Size 8 (5mm) double pointed needles for the crown of the hat.
Size 10 (6mm) circular needles with a 16” (40 cm) cord, or size needed to obtain gauge in ribbing pattern.

Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in stockinette stitch on smaller needle, (measured unstretched)
15 sts x 20 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in 1 x 1 ribbing stitch on larger needle (measured unstretched).

Other Materials: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn