From Knit: a Personal Handbook: An easy knitted hat pattern for emergency situations: when you need a last-minute gift; when you’re faced with a long car ride; when you’re itching to knit but don’t have time to focus on starting a complicated project. The pattern is written in five sizes and for the three most common weights of yarn.

Size Information:

• Baby (Toddler, Child, Woman, Man)
• Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22)“/35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 56) cm

Yarn & Gauge Information:

• DK Weight: 85 (120, 150, 185, 215) yards; Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch
• Worsted Weight: 70 (100, 130,165,195) yards; Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch
• Bulky Weight: 45 (65, 85, 105, 125) yards; Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch

Needles: Use straight, double-pointed or 16”/40 cm circular needle in size to obtain the correct gauge in stockinette stitch.