Nest Hat by Sparrow Line

Nest Hat

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 Ribbing
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
109 - 252 yards (100 - 230 m)
Baby - Adult
English
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An essential hat for a timeless addition to your knit wardrobe. The 2x2 ribbing gives stretch and structure to this classic. This hat is knit from the brim up to the crown in the round. Featuring a polished Italian cast on edge and beautiful decreases.

SIZES

There are five sizes to choose from in this pattern, making it an ideal knit for the entire family.

Sizes are wrote as: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Intended to fit:

Baby 0-6 mo. (Baby 6-12 mo., Toddler 1-3 yrs, Child, Adult) with head circumference’s of:

  • {inches} 11-15” (16-18”, 17-19”, 18-20”, 20-24”)
  • {cm} 28-38 cm (41-46, 43-48, 46-51, 51-60)

YARN

DK weight held single

Suggested amounts of yarn, based on an average of DK weight yarns, allowing extra for swatching:

  • 47 g (62, 68, 81, 109)
  • 109 yds (143, 157, 187, 252) / 97 m (131, 144, 171, 230)

NEEDLES

US 6 / 4 mm for cast on & hat body
US 7 / 4.5 mm for the brim

GAUGE

Gauge for this hat is 4” / 10 cm = 32 stitches x 29 rows in 2×2 ribbing with US 6 / 4 mm needles.