About the pattern

Gridiron was the first hat pattern I ever published. My goal was to create a masculine looking hat with a waffle texture. I used the basket rib stitch for the body and calcu- lated the crown shaping to keep in pattern. It’s by far my most knit pattern, but I’ve learned a lot since I designed this 10 years ago. For this upgraded version I’ve added a rolled brim using the twisted rib stitch. The double layer around the ears make it super warm and cozy. I’ve also tweaked the crown shaping slightly. And for some added flair you can easily top it with a pom-pom.

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PATTERN DETAILS

Size - One Size fits Most

Finished measurement(s)

• Width: 8.5 inches / 22cm
• Length: 10.5 inches / 27cm

Sample shown in Lion Brand Hue + Me: colors Haze and Rose Water

Yarn Suggestions

LUXURY OPTION
Imperial Yarn Klamath - 100% American wool 150 yd/137 m per 4 oz/ 113g skein; MC Pearl Gray; 1 skein CC De- mure; 1 skein

MID-RANGE OPTION
KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Bulky - 100% Peruvian highland wool 137 yd/125 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein; MC Gosling; 1 skein CC Cadet; 1 skein

BUDGET OPTION
Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me - 80% acrylic, 20% wool 137 yd/125 m per 4.4 oz/125g skein; MC Haze; 1 skein CC Rose Water; 1 skein

Needles

1 US #10/6mm circular needle, 16-inch/40-cm
1 set US #10/6mm double pointed needles

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Special Techniques

Alternating Long Tail Cast On
Double Folded Brim

Skill Level
2 out of 5 (Beginner)