A great first pattern to try the top-down technique. The Noro yarn does the fancy color changes for you, and the mock-cable rib needs no cable needle; pattern includes both ribbed and twist-stitch to make it a great gift for almost anyone! With a polarfleece lining, you’ll add extra warmth and softness and evade the itch.

Please knit these up for family, friends and charities! This free pattern is provided by Knitcircus as part of the Hat Circus event to warm up Wisconsin’s kids. Named after our gracious model--call it the Jamie Hat or other manly name if you knit it for a guy.