After trying many patterns, I finally combined my favorite elements to create this Simple Worsted Hat pattern. This is my go-to simple hat pattern for worsted weight yarn, but can be adjusted for any weight yarn.

This is good hat for beginners, and for experienced knitters it is easy to customize by adding stripes and patterns. The options are endless. To adjust sizes, just increase or decrease the cast on stitches in multiples of 8.

I highly recommend Sweet Georgia Trinity Worsted yarn for this hat. It knits up perfect and it is squishy softness with just the right density - not too light and not too heavy.

Add some fuzzy softness to the hat by adding some mohair to the hat. Hold mohair with your favorite worsted yarn for a soft, squishy hat.

Finish it off with a pom pom. I purchase mine from FFFabuknits on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/FFFabuknits