Inspired by my best friend, Brillo — this hat celebrates the joy, loyalty, and gentle presence of the animals who walk beside us.

Worked top-down and in the round, this hat features a pinhole cast on, barely-there increases and a textured paw print motif embedded into a 1x1 folded brim. This hat is a gentle nod to the animals who bring us so much happiness.

Knit it in memory, in celebration, or simply in gratitude — a little tribute to the ones who wagged, purred and made life a little brighter.

Project Information
3mm knitting needles - double pointed needles or circular with 40cm cord. (or size required to get gauge)
Providing gauge is met, please use any 4ply yarn of your choice. Sample uses 2 skeins Drops Nord - 4 Ply, 30% Polyamide, 25% Wool, 45% Alpaca, 170m per 50g (186 yards).
Notions: 3 stitch markers, darning needle, cable needle, scissors.
Gauge: 30 stitches by 40 rounds to 10cm, using 3mm needles.

Techniques used:

• Pinhole Cast On
• Rib
• Cables
• Lifted Increases
• Tubular Cast Off

The paw print motif is charted only.

There is a full video demonstration for this pattern on YouTube.

If you need support with the instructions in this pattern or have feedback, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If sharing your projects online, please use the hashtag #ailsamakesthings and #alwaysbyyoursidehat

Sincere thanks to Technical Editor, Claire Fawkes.

Thank you for choosing this pattern.