Practical Hat by Nick Davis

Practical Hat

Knitting
October 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in As written, 2x2 rib
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
90 - 150 yards (82 - 137 m)
Two sizes: 6-12 month infant (17-19”/43-48cm head circumference), average adults (21-23”/53-58cm head circumference)
English
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Practical Hat!

The Practical Hat is a minimalist watchcap worked in worsted-weight wool, with some small details to make it both interesting as a project and functional as a finished object. The .PDF is offered at 20% through October 24th!

This pattern includes written instructions for two sizes. The large size fits average adults, while the smaller one fits older infants from 6-12 months. I have tried the smaller one on a gigantic 7-month-old and on a decorative gourd with a circumference of 17”, and it fit both.

Skill level: intermediate/okay with weird details

Gauge:
20 sts/30 rows in pattern. It’s important to match gauge; it’s not important at all to use the needle size listed. Use the needles you need! Be sure to check your gauge.

Materials:
1 skein or approximately 90-150 yards of Malabrigo Rios or similar worsted-weight/aran yarn
One 16”+ circular knitting needle in US7/4.5mm, or size needed for gauge
One set of 5 DPNs in the same needle size
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
4 stitch markers