This Sock Monkey Hat is knitted with the Magic Loop method of knitting in the round using 36” or longer #7 circular needles. Easy-to-follow instructions for learning the Magic Loop and inside out 3-needle bind off are included. Features are knitted and sewn on after the hat is completed.

Intermediate skill level.
Hats are knitted circular magic loop (instructions included).
Features are knitted and sewn on after hat is completed.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: 1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Fisherman’s Wool OAK TWEED (#4 worsted weight)
CC: 1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Fisherman’s Wool NATURAL (#4 worsted weight)
RED: 1 skein Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice CRANBERRY (#4 worsted weight)
A few yards BLACK #4 worsted weight for mouth.

Needles:
Size 7 - 47” circular needle (I recommend the 47” Addi Lace needles, but any 36” or longer needle will work)
or size to obtain gauge
Size 7 extra needle for 3-needle bind off

Gauge:
5 stitches/inch in stockinette stitch worked with a circular needle

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, a little bit of polyester fiber fill stuffing for mouth, two 1/2” black buttons for eyes

ABBREVIATIONS
BO: bind off
CC: contrasting color
CO: cast on
K: knit
K2tog: knit 2 together (decreasing 1 stitch)
MC: main color
P: purl
SSK: slip slip knit (decreasing 1 stitch)

TECHNIQUES (instructions included)
Magic Loop method of knitting in the round
Embroidery chain stitch
3-Needle BO (bind off)