A fun and quick knit in worsted weight yarn, “Red Hat” is a hat that you’ll enjoy knitting again and again – change colors, finish it with or without a small or large pom pom, a gift for your favorite guy or girl, or simply a wonderful accessory for yourself. The sample has a medium sized pom pom in a contrast color, the perfect occasion to dig into your stash and turn the right leftovers into something meaningful and fun! :)

Size:
Adult Hat, to fit approximately 20”-23”(51-58 cm) circumference, total length from CO edge to top: approximately 10” (26 cm)

Yarn Requirements:
Main Color (MC): Worsted Weight Yarn, 200 yds (180 m)

Optional: Contrast Color (CC) for Pom Pom: Worsted Weight Yarn, 40 yds (37 m)

Sample: Main Color (MC): madelinetosh Vintage, 100% Merino Wool, Robin Red Breast, approximately 180 yds/165m
Pom Pom, Contrast Color (CC): madelinetosh Vintage, 100% Merino Wool, Citrus, approximately 40 yds/37m

Needles:
16” (40cm) or 40” (100cm) Circular Knitting Needles or DPNs
US#6 (4mm) for brim, US#7 (4.5mm) for body and crown
change to DPN’s for smaller circumference (crown), or knit with the Magic Loop Method

Gauge:
18sts and 26 rows over 4”(10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch

Notions:
Darning/Tapestry Needle to weave in ends, Stitch Markers

The pattern is offered free for download on Ravelry at this time.