Once upon a time, a young knitter named Harry asked Mim how to knit a hat. She told him to knit a tube and cinch up the top. The “Trust me, Harry” hat was born when she reassured him that indeed, it really is that simple.

This extremely simple beginner hat pattern also includes a matching cowl with basically the same instructions.

If you’re a brand new knitter ready to knit your very first hat, this is the hat for you!

We use this pattern for our “My First Hat or Cowl” class on the second Tuesday of every month at Over the Rainbow Yarn!