I love hats. Love them. One of my favorite styles is a simple cap with a short curved brim – it keeps the sun out of your eyes, gives you a little attitude, and looks great even on people who usually won’t wear knit hats. The pattern is written for a large range of sizes, so you can make them for kids and men as well. This pattern was originally published on Knitty.com, and a self-published version with a more print-friendly layout is now available.

Couvercle (“lid” in French) is a simple knit hat with the addition of a crocheted brim for maximum sass. The thick-and-thin cotton yarn, worked in double moss stitch, gives the hat a textured, almost woven look. Single crochet is used to create a firm bottom edge and a saucy brim that is structured but still soft. This is a great opportunity to try a little crochet if you haven’t yet.

This yarn is spun to have some bounce and memory, but if you would like a snug-fitting hat, choose a size that is an inch or two smaller than your head. The purple hat is shown with -1” of ease and the fuschia hat is shown with .5” of ease for a looser fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 17[18.75, 20.5, 22.25, 24] inches