This hat uses a very simple stitch pattern that mixes ribbing and seed stitch, but looks much more interesting than either. Worked in a solid-color yarn, this makes a good basic men’s hat, but it’s sized for the whole family and has both beanie and slouch options. It can be completed in just a few hours, and is a great first hat pattern!

This pattern is also available in the Textured Knit Hats Pattern Collection, along with the Bramble Hat and Bas Relief Hat, for $12.00.

GAUGE
4” = 21 sts and 37 rounds in Seeded Rib
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 18-22 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch

SIZES
baby(child, adult small, adult large)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 16.75(18.25, 19.75, 21.25)“

MATERIALS
For beanie: 110(130, 150, 180) yards worsted weight yarn
For slouch: 130(150, 180, 210) yards worsted weight yarn
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US 5 (3.75mm) set of 4 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
stitch marker
yarn needle

Yarn shown in purple slouch is Malabrigo Rios, yarn shown in white is Pakucho Organic Cotton Worsted, yarn shown in blue is Coldharbour Mill Merino Aran, yarn shown in red/purple is Artfibers Zoe, yarn shown in light purple is Lorna’s Lace Greenline DK.