The Easiest Knitted Hat Ever
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PDF Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial
This simple-to-make hat is made from a knitted rectangle! It’s the perfect project for a beginner knitter, or anytime you want to make a quick and easy project.
You won’t have to worry about knitting in the round, shaping, or anything like that. If you can cast on, bind off, and work the knit stitch, you can make this hat!
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Skill Level: Beginner
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PDF Pattern Includes:
- 10 Sizes, from Preemie to Adult Large
- 10 pages of instructions
- 19 instructional photos
- 8-page Printer-Friendly Version without photos
- Full Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Pattern includes instructions for 10 sizes, so you can make a cozy knitted hat for all your friends and family. The pattern is also written in 6 different yarn weights, so you can use any yarn you like, from a #1 Superfine to #6 Super Bulky.
Measurements & Sizing
Choose a size by measuring the wearer’s head circumference, and comparing it to these measurements. Select the size that most closely matches the head circumference measurement. The measurements below show what size head each size hat will fit.
Sizes
(according to the wearer’s head circumference measurement):
Preemie: 12” (30.4 cm) circumference
0-6 Months: 13” (33 cm) circumference
6-12 Months: 14” (35.5 cm) circumference
12-18 Months: 16” (40.6 cm) circumference
Child Small: 17” (43.2 cm) circumference
Child Medium: 18” (45.7 cm) circumference
Child Large: 19 ¼” (48.9 cm) circumference
Adult Small: 21” (53.3 cm) circumference
Adult Medium: 22” (55.8 cm) circumference
Adult Large: 23” (58.4 cm) circumference
Instructions and Yarn Requirements for size Preemie are given outside the parentheses, and instructions and yarn requirements for all larger sizes are inside the parentheses like this:
Preemie (0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 12-18 Months, Child Small, Child Medium, Child Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large).
Yarn Requirements, Needle Size, and Gauge:
For #1 Superfine / Fingering Weight Yarn:
90 (113, 130, 175, 201, 224, 246, 287, 307, 328) yards of #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
US Size 2 / 2.75 mm knitting needles
For #2 Fine / Sport Weight:
68 (85, 98, 132, 152, 169, 186, 217, 232, 248) yards of #2 Sport Weight Yarn
US Size 4 / 3.5 mm knitting needles
For #3 Light / DK Weight:
62 (78, 89, 120, 139, 154, 170, 197, 211, 226) yards of #3 DK Weight Yarn
US Size 6 / 4.0 mm knitting needles
For #4 Medium / Worsted Weight:
57, 72, 82, 111, 128, 142, 156, 182, 195, 208) yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
US Size 8 / 5.0 mm knitting needles
For #5 Bulky Weight:
49 (62, 71, 96, 110, 123, 135, 157, 168, 179) yards of #5 Bulky Weight Yarn
US Size 10 / 6.0 mm knitting needles
For #6 Super Bulky Weight:
31, 39, 45, 60, 69, 77, 85, 99, 106, 113) yards of #6 Super Bulky Weight Yarn
US Size 11 / 8.0 mm knitting needles
You Will Also Need:
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle (If adding a Pom Pom or Tag, your needle should be able to fit through the holes in the button or tag)
- Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)
- Button (for attaching pom pom, optional)
- Leather or Faux Leather Tag (optional)
- If using Super Bulky yarn, you’ll also need some embroidery floss (for sewing on the button and / or tag, optional)
The Easiest Knitted Hat Ever
PDF Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial
This simple-to-make hat is made from a knitted rectangle! It’s the perfect project for a beginner knitter, or anytime you want to make a quick and easy project.
You won’t have to worry about knitting in the round, shaping, or anything like that. If you can cast on, bind off, and work the knit stitch, you can make this hat!
