A cheeky nod to the Portland frogs

A simple hat inspired by the Pussyhat and the Portland frogs, this version uses decreases on the sides to create “cheeks”. Bind off, add some giant felt eyes, and stitch on a wide frog smile. Boom! Whimsical froggy protest hat achieved.

Yarn: 105 yds/96m of worsted weight yarn in green; 16 yds/14.6m of worsted weight yarn in black. Shown in Berroco Vintage (218yds/200m each) in colorway 5162 Envy with black accents in colorway 5145 Cast Iron

Needles: US 7 / 4.5mm 16” circular needles, plus 2 more US 7 needles for 3-needle bind off

Notions: White and black felt for eyes; black thread for sewing on eyes; 2 stitch markers; sharp needle for sewing on eyes; darning needle for weaving in ends; clear packing tape.

Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette st

Size: Will fit most adult size heads up to 22”. Shown on a 22”/56cm head. Instructions given to make the hat larger or smaller.


Dimensions (lying flat): width (stockinette section): 9.5”/24cm; height: 7.5”/19cm

Pattern Notes

• Hat is knit in the round. After the ribbing, a line of purl stitches on each side creates a fold line in the stockinette to encourage the flatness of the frog face. A series of decreases on each side of the purls create the shape of cheeks. The top is bound off with 3-needle bind off.

• The size is easily customizable; make it larger or smaller by adding or subtracting sets of 4 sts. If you are making the hat for a larger sized head, add some length to the stockinette section after the ribbing; a larger head can stretch the width, which will shorten the length of the hat.

• If you don’t have felt on hand, you can use stiff white card stock and clear packing tape to make eyes. Use a Sharpie to draw on the pupil, then use packing tape on both sides of the eyes to provide waterproofing and extra structure. You can also use big black buttons as pupils.