The Parkside Hat pattern is free to download now through the Spring Equinox (March 19, 2024), no code necessary. This pattern was written to celebrate the return of Peace Fleece Worsted!

Keeping it simple to allow the beauty of Peace Fleece to take center stage, this basic hat serves as a yarn taster, taking just one skein. With a generous folded brim and plenty of stretch to accommodate heads of any age or fit preference, this hat is given in three sizes: Knit the largest size for a cushy, substantial hat for maximum warmth, or size down for a slightly more snug, yet still stretchy fit.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
Small to fit baby/child
Medium to fit teen/med adult up to 21˝ {53.5 cm} circumference
Large to fit adult up to 23˝ {58.5 cm} circumference

Yarn
Peace Fleece Worsted (75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/25% Mohair, approx. 200 yds {183 m} per 4 oz {113g} skein)
Size Small in Antarctic White (size Medium in Negotiation Grey, size Large in Rabbit Grey), 1 skein for any size

Needles
One 16˝ {40 cm} circular needle and set of DPNs, or longer circular for magic loop method, in size US 8 {5 mm}
Or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
20 sts and 22 rnds = 4˝ {10 cm} in 1x1 rib, unstretched

Finished Measurements
12 (14, 16)˝ circumference and 7.75 {12, 12.75}˝ total length {30.5 (35.5, 40.5) cm circumference and 20 (30.5, 32.5) cm total length}, after blocking

Notes
Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown.
Crown shaping is worked over five points with a central double decrease (CDD) worked into the rib pattern.
Finished measurements are taken unstretched and unfolded; ribbed fabric is very stretchy and can accommodate a range of head sizes.