Godin is a squishy hat made of the most soft and luxurious yarn in beautiful tweedy colors. It doesn’t take more than one skein to make, so it is a perfect project for that special yarn in your stash.

The fabric of the hat is not super thick, perfect for spring and fall weather. I like to carry it in the pocket of my coat, and put it on when I feel a little cold, or when walking outside in chilly weather, as it also covers the ears and protects them from the cold.

Construction: Godin Hat is knitted in the round, bottom up. Short rows are used while working the brim to slightly elongate it at the sides and back so as to cover the ears and keep them warm! The textured stitch pattern is simple to work and fun!

Techniques used: decreasing, German short rows, making bobbles and chart-reading skills or able to follow written instructions for a simple stitch pattern. (Links to tutorials are included in the Tutorial section of the pattern).

Skill level: Intermediate

Intended negative ease: 11.5 – 15.5cm (4.5 – 6in)

Finished circumference (after blocking, unstretched):

• Size 1: 33.5cm / 13.25in
• Size 2: 38.5cm / 15.25in
• Size 3: 43.5cm / 17.25in
• Size 4: 49cm / 19.25in

Finished height (at center front):

• Size 1: 16.5cm / 6.5in
• Size 2: 18cm / 7in
• Size 3: 19.5cm / 7.75in
• Size 4: 21.5cm / 8.5in

Yarn: The Fiber Co. Arranmore Light yarn (100g/3.54oz, 300m/328yds, 80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere and 10% silk). Sample photographed in red (ORLA).

Yarn requirements per size:

• Size 1: 1 ball (131m / 143yards)
• Size 2: 1 ball (155m / 169yards)
• Size 3: 1 ball (183m / 201yards)
• Size 4: 1 ball (226m / 247yards)

Gauge: 23.5 sts and 38 rounds in Stockinette stitch pattern over 10cm (4in) with larger needles, after blocking.

Needle size:

• 3mm (US2.5) circular needles, or size required to get gauge.
• Four 3mm (US2.5) double-pointed needles, or same size as gauge needle.
• 2.5mm (US1.5) circular needles, or size smaller than gauge needle.

Notions: 8 stitch markers, 1 unique stitch marker, 1 pompom (optional), blunt tapestry needle to weave ends.

Measurement units: centimetres & inches.

Important pattern notes: the pattern instructions include an Abbreviations & Glossary section, as well as a Tutorial section with links of videos, for easier execution of techniques used.