The Magen David hat features a simple Magen David design, to which you can add Hebrew words of your choice, and is topped with a contrast color pom-pom. Use the basic pattern only for an easy first colorwork project, or add the Small, Medium, or Cursive Alef-Bet charts to write a Hebrew name for yourself or a loved one, or announce “Am Yisrael Chai!” Alef-bets sold separately.

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Which Alef-Bet?

This pattern is designed to work with the Small, Medium, or Cursive Alef-Bets.

Letters in Small Alef-Bet are around 3 stitches wide x 4 rounds tall. The Small Alef-Bet is an excellent choice for a small hat with a longer word or phrase. This is shown in the orange swatch.

Letters in Medium Alef-Bet are around 4 stitches wide x 5 rounds tall. The Medium Alef-Bet has a classic and clear look. This is shown in the green swatch, and used on the example hats.

Letters in Cursive Alef-Bet are around 4 stitches wide x 6 rounds tall. The Cursive Alef-Bet adds elegance but may be less familiar to those less confident in Hebrew. This is shown in the dark teal swatch.

Please note this is a general guide; some letters will be larger or smaller. The included Magen David is the right height for the Medium Alef-Bet charts; each chart also includes a Magen David of the right size.

Please note: Am Yisrael Chai fits on every size in each of these three alef-bets.

Skill Level

Requires the ability to knit colorwork, catching floats, and duplicate stitch (needed for some letters). Suitable for intermediate knitters. Design requires 2 colors only.

Sizing & Finished Measurements

Baby: 12 in (30 cm) around
Toddler: 14 in (35 cm) around
Child: 16 in (40 cm) around
Adult small: 18 in (45 cm) around
Adult large: 20 in (50 cm) around

Sizes listed are for finished hat size. Select a size that is 1-2 in / 2.5-5 cm smaller than head circumference.

Needles

3.5mm / 4 US 20 in / 50 cm circular needles
4mm / 6 US 20 in / 50 cm circular needles
4mm / 6 US double-pointed needles

or size needed for gauge

Yarn

For baby (toddler, child, adult small, adult large) sizes you will need
MC: 35 (40, 45, 50) g / 80 (90, 100, 110) yds / 70 (80, 90, 100) m
CC: 10g / 25 yds / 20m

Extras

Tapestry needle
3 removable stitch markers, with one contrast for BOR
3 in / 7.5 cm pompom or medium (2.5 in / 6.5 cm) pompom maker if desired