This pattern includes a second PDF version that is formatted for knitters with low vision. It has black text, size 22 or larger text in a sans serif font, no italics, no columns, and fully-written directions. Many thanks to Gemma Thompson (gemmabelle here on Rav) for her guidance in formatting patterns in a more accessible way.

Want an exclusive 30% discount on all new pattern releases, sneak peeks, occasional freebies, and more? Subscribe to my newsletter at abeeinthebonnet.com/newsletter. I promise not to spam you–friends don’t do that.

The Grant Park Hat is named for a park in the hills overlooking downtown Ventura. The park has sweeping views across the channel to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, as well as all the way across the Oxnard plains to the very northern edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s a popular picnic destination and a great place to watch the sunset, but the sundowner winds can make it very cold up there in the evenings. This hat will keep you toasty warm!

This hat comes in four sizes and is super stretchy. It has just enough texture to keep it interesting without being overwhelming, and the vertical columns of slipped stitches and purls converge at the crown to form a star-shaped detail.

SIZES

S, M, L, XL

Finished hat circumference: 16.5 (18.25, 20, 21.5) in / 42 (46.5, 51, 54.5) cm
(Note: most people like their hats snug, so if that’s what you’re looking for, choose a finished hat size that is somewhat smaller than your actual head.)

MATERIALS

DK weight yarn, 140 (165, 190, 215) yds / 128 (151, 174, 197) m

Sample shown knit in Kettle + Hearth Fibers Flame DK, 100% superwash merino, 231 yds (212 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g), colorway Parchment

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 24 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above, plus one set of needles two sizes smaller (for the brim)

Suggested needle sizes: US 5 (3.75 mm), US 7 (4.5 mm)

TOOLS

One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous beginner to intermediate

Techniques: increases, decreases, knitting in the round, slipped stitches