Big Hair Much Care Hat by Fatimah Hinds

Big Hair Much Care Hat

Knitting
January 2023
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22.5 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
400 - 438 yards (366 - 401 m)
One size 18"/45.75cm Circumference
English
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Errata: End of brim instructions should say ‘Bind off.’

This design came about because I noticed that there weren’t very many hat patterns that could accommodate my hair. They were too short to cover my ears. Or the brim was so loose that the hat couldn’t be warm and cozy. I decided to create a hat that was infinitely customizable and suitable for big, beautiful hair. The brim is worked flat and not seamed. This allows for you to pin it closed for just the right amount of snugness. The body of the hat is knit extra long to give enough space to tuck your hair in to get it off of your neck. Wear with with the split open in the back and you still get perfect ear coverage. This hat is just right for giant curls, long locs, voluminous braids, and everything else. The pattern includes instructions on how to make the perfect size for your tresses. Fingering weight yarn is held double throughout for a finished hat this is plush and warm. This is the pattern that you’ve been saving that special skein for!

Size: 18” x 11”, instructions for sizing adjustments included in the pattern.

Gauge: 22.5 sts x 36 rnds = 4” in Pattern Stitch

Yarn: Serendipitous Wool Atma held double throughout. Any plied, animal fiber should work fine.
Color Stockinette: Gold Sea

Needle: US 6/4.0mm 16” long circular

Notions: Closure of your choice: enamel pin, pretty button, DPN, etc; Stitch marker