Basic Hat by Sara Heckman

Basic Hat

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch with worsted weight & larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 - 180 yards (137 - 165 m)
Youth, Adult
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A basic beanie style hat great for anyone and the perfect introduction to knitting in the round.

This pattern is written for worsted weight yarn in child size and adult size.. Circular needles can be used for the cast on through to the shaping, then you switch to DPNs for shaping. This can be knit from start to finish on DPNs, if preferred.