The Aiken Hat is a unisex, fitted, beanie-style hat with rib knit brim and mock cables spiraling to the top. Worked in the round from the bottom up, then decreased on double pointed needles, the Aiken is a quick knit, even for newer knitters. Just knits, purls, decreases, and done!

Size:
Small (Medium, Large) metric in brackets
Finished sizes approx, varies with blocking:
Circumference: 20.4” (21.6”, 22.8”) 51 cm (55 cm, 58 cm)
intended to fit with negative ease, smaller than the wearer’s head
Avg adult female head ≈ 21” 53cm, avg adult male head ≈ 23” 58.5cm
Height unstretched: 8” (8.5”, 9”)

Materials:
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca

<1 skein/220 yards 200m or 110-150 yds 100-137m alt. yarn.
See note below for yarn substitutions.

16” circular needle US 6 4.0mm optional
DPNs US 6 4.0mm
tapestry needle
1 stitch marker
row counter optional

Gauge:
22 sts x 30 rows = 4” 10cm square in pattern on US 6 4.0mm needles
Note: When substituting yarns, choose one with a label gauge of approximately 20 sts = 4” 10cm in stockinette.

Skills Needed:
knit
purl
working in the round
double pointed needles
knit 2 together
purl 2 together