Basic Hat by Hannah Maier

Basic Hat

Knitting
January 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
246 yards (225 m)
Women’s medium (8” from brim to center top blocked, 19” diameter blocked but unstretched.)
English

This basic beanie is a great introduction to hat knitting! Knit flat and then seamed, this hat will allow you to practice ribbing, stockinette stitches, decreases, mattress stitch and whipstitch for finishing. You’ll have a classic, cozy head topper when you’re done!

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