This classic hat is the one we know you’ll reach for, and we know you’ll want to knit more than one!

This pattern is free with a project kit purchase.

Construction
Hat is worked circularly in one piece from above brim to crown, then stitches are picked up around brim to work braiding detail and ribbing.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
18¼ (20¼, 22½)“ / 46.5 (51.5, 57) cm circumference at widest; 8½ (9, 9½)” / 21.5 (23, 24) cm length

Fits 18-19, (20-21, 22-23)“ / 45.5-48 (51-53.5, 56-58.5) cm head circumference

Samples shown are size Medium on model with 20½“ / 54.5 cm head circumference

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No.
150% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak
149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein

1 (1, 2) skein(s)
122 (144, 164) yards / 112 (132, 150) meters

Samples shown in colors Slate Tweed and Laurel

Gauge
22 stitches & 31 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch using Needle A, after blocking

Needle A
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle and 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm

Other Materials
4 stitch markers (one in a contrasting color), spare circular needle (size B or smaller), blunt tapestry needle, T-pins

Skill Level
2 of 5