Knitted Classic World War II Watch Cap

This hat pattern was probably knit at least a million times during World War II, and remains one of the most enduring hat designs.

When the hat is knit with classic ribbing all the way to the crown, the ribbing creates a large star-shaped pattern. When the hat is knit with stockinette stitch all the way to the crown, three lines are created with converge at the top of the hat.

There is a variety of patterns, which can be included in the hat due to its 6-stitch panel construction. Within those 6-stitch panels a variety of choices can be made to create a unique hat each time this pattern is knit.

The hat can be knit for small (medium, large) adult heads by using 96 (104, 112) stitches.