An Aviator’s Tour: This is the bulky version of the aviator pattern!

This aviator hat could serve as a photography prop or warm up your little aviator during the autumn/winter.
Neutral, funky colours or classical & timeless colours, it’s up to you to decide !

The earflaps and front flap are knitted flat, then everything is smoothly and effortlessly joined together so you can continue knitting in the round.

Sizes & Finished Measurements
Preemie (Newborn, Baby, Child, Adult)
Circumference:
About 11.5” (14.25”, 17”, 20”, 23”) in
(after blocking)
It is important to actually measure your child’s head and not only rely on the age labelling. Additionally, you might want to pick a size that is slightly smaller than actual head size (0.5-1” smaller is fine) for a perfect fit.

Material
• 60 (80, 100, 150, 180) yards of bulky weight yarn or any other yarn that gives gauge
• 16’’ circular needle US # 10 (6 mm) or any size required to obtain gauge
• Double pointed needles US # 10 (6 mm) or same size as circular needle used.
• Other : stitch markers, stitch holders, 2 buttons (1’’)

This pattern has been tested.

Fingering version
DK version
Worsted version
Aran version
Bulky version