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Slip stitches form a checked brim and also perform a neat little trick to make smooth garter stripes on the rest of the hat, without a super obvious seam up the back. Working with only one color at a time makes this an easy knit too.

This pattern is appropriate for for knitters who are comfortable knitting in the round on circular needles and double point needles. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is 2 pages long and has been test knit and professionally tech edited to be clear and free of errors.

Sizes: Child (adult S, M, L) Shown in adult size M.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 18 1/4 (19 1/2, 20 1/2, 21 3/4) in/ 46.5 (49.5, 52, 55) cm. Designed to fit with approximately 2 in/ 5cm of negative ease.
Height: 7 3/4 (8, 8 1/2, 8 3/4) in/ 19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22) cm.

Gauge:
21 sts and 38 rnds/ 4 in/ 10 cm in slipped checks st pattern.
20 sts and 40 rnds/ 4 in/ 10 cm over garter stitch in the rnd.

What You Need:

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors:

Main Color - MC: 1.5 (1.5, 2, 2) oz/ 43 (43, 57, 57) g, approximately 90 (90, 120, 120) yards/ 82 (82, 110,110) meters. Sample shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted, 100% wool, 210 yd/100g, color “Blue Surf”.

Contrast Color - CC : Same amounts as MC. Sample shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted, 100% wool, 210 yd/100g, color “Deja Vu”.

• One set of dpns, and one 16 in/ 40cm circular needle in size required to obtain gauge. I used US #5/ 3.75 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.

• One 16 in/ 40 cm circular needle one US size smaller than gauge size needle.

• One stitch marker

• Tapestry needle

• Optional: faux fur pom-pom or other topper

Tech Editing by Tabitha’s Heart.
Photography by Joe Stylos.
Thanks to my lovely model Katie McKinstry.