• The Spruce Grouse Hat pattern has been updated to include new photos and yarn suggestions, an improved Crown shaping of the original Worsted-weight version, and now includes a new Bulky-weight version as well. Both versions have been fully test-knit by knitters with a wide range of knitting experience.

This pattern is written to fit an average adult’s head with a 20-22” (50-56 cm) circumference, but has enough stretch to fit larger heads as well. Though this hat is designed to be knit in one solid colour, the different textures that create the chevron pattern give it a subtle visual interest, resulting in a stretchy, cozy, comfortable hat. It is knit in the round from the bottom up using ribbing, stockinette, and my version of an elongated Chevron Stitch pattern; all combinations of simple knit and purl stitches, plus decreases (k2tog, p2tog, p3tog, and CDD) for the crown. A stitch chart as well as written directions are included. Two brim options are included with the Worsted-weight version; Basic Ribbed Brim and Ribbed Double Brim.

SUGGESTED YARN
(Recommended in a solid or tonal colour to show the texture)
Worsted Ribbed Brim version: Approximately 110 yards/100 meters Worsted (4) weight yarn
Worsted Ribbed Double Brim version: Approximately 140 yards/130 meters Worsted (4) weight yarn
Bulky Ribbed Brim version: Approximately 110 yards/100 meters Bulky (5) weight yarn

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Worsted version:
US 8/5.0 mm 16” circular needles for Brim
US 9/5.5 mm 16” circular needles for Body
US 9/5.5 mm DPNs or circular needles long enough for the “magic loop” method for Crown
Bulky version:
US 9/5.5 mm 16” circular needles for Brim
US 10/6.0 mm 16” circular needles for Body
US 10/6.0 mm DPNs or circular needles long enough for the “magic loop” method for Crown