Knit side to side on straight needles this rectangle hat has no button hole, just a tab that you can sew a favorite button to, so choose a fun funky vintage or ceramic button to complete the hat! A thick and thin handspun yarn is especially nice for this hat pattern. No increasing or decreasing necessary, just cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

Level:
Beginner - you need to know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off.

Size: 18 (20, 22) inches around. Most adult heads are about 20 inches around.

To make the hat you will need:
-50-75 yards of bulky weight yarn, preferably a thick and thin handspun yarn
-Size 15 needles
-A tapestry needle to weave in ends
-Needle and thread for sewing button
-Button of your choice, at least one inch wide

Gauge:
2 stitches/inch. Do a gauge swatch to make sure you have the correct gauge.