Cast on the “BE GOOD” hat…

Of course, it’s always good to be GOOD and to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. Either way, the message works as a daily reminder to be your best, especially these days….

This is also a tribute to Renee Good, a mother of three, sadly killed by ICE in 2026.

The pattern will be a forever free download.

The hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up starting with a ribbed edge, then gets worked in simple knits, decreased towards the crown, which gets cinched for a bit of a poofy look. Once knitted, it gets the words “BE GOOD” top stitched with a contrasting color. I like the skinny letters here and the fact that I don’t have to run a second color along to knit the letters.

For sizes S-20”/M-21”/L-22” in ribbed circumference, the body is a bit wider for comfort. The pattern is fully written and there are charts for the letters.

Yarn used
C1- One Easy Care DK cake, 272 yards/100 grams in a #3 DK weight anti pilling, washable soft acrylic yarn for all sizes.
C2- A mini skein for the top stitching, 12 yards of the same yarn in a contrasting color.
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Notions needed
US size 3 (2.5 mm) circular needle 16” (42 cm) in length.
Stitch marker.
Tapestry needle for top stitching and finishing.

Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch.

Techniques applied
Knitting and purling in the round, increasing, decreasing, cinching remaining stitches together for the crown, weaving in ends and top stitching.

Level of Expertise: Advanced Beginner

Enjoy the knit! Share pics on your project pages and via social media with hashtag #begoodhatY2GO