Minimalism is so alluring. The sleekness. The simplicity. The clarity of space and mind. I’ve come to realise that minimalism as a way of life is something I’ll be working on for the rest of mine. But minimalism in a hat? I’ve got that covered. This is a hat that’s happy to sit back and let the yarn do the talking. A hat that’s as easy and comforting to knit as it is to wear. A hat you’ll make over and over again because it’s so lovely and satisfying.

The Simply Curious Hat makes a brilliant beginner project: if you’ve been scared of knitting in the round but want to begin, start here. It’s really so much easier than you think, and a total knitting gamechanger. If knitting in the round is old hat to you, you’ll be able to make this one in your sleep. It’s a fabulous travel project, and ideal for knitting in front of the television or in social situations where you don’t want to have your eyes on your work all the time. My line-by-line Curious Handmade Percentage Checklist™ pattern format makes it even easier to pick up and put down the project without ever losing your place. The pattern uses DK yarn for a soft, light hat, and 4 sizes so you can make one for each of your favourite people.

Yarn:

Samples used:
Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK100% Superwash Merino, 238m/260yds per 115g skein
Colour: Ever Grey

Wren & Ollie Exotica DK60% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak | 212m (231yds) in 100g skeins,
Colour: Nectar

Actual yardage used, approximately:

Extra Small 45g 95m/105yds
Small 60g 130m/142yds
Medium 65g 140m/155yds
Large 80g 170m/185yds

Needles:

3.5mm (US 4), 40cm (16”) long circular needles (or size to obtain
gauge)
4.5mm (US 7), 40cm (16”) long circular needles and DPNs for crown shaping or longer circular needles for magic loop

Notions:

Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Gauge:

20 sts/32 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch using larger needles after blocking.