Hiking, referred to as “exploring nature’s playground” by my husband, became a regular family activity dating back to our early days as a couple. This hat design, sized for all outdoor adventure-goers (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen-Adult, Adult), works well as an introduction to hat knitting.

Difficulty/Skills Required: Beginner. Knit, purl, long-tail cast on, K2TOG decreases, knit in the round.

Yarn Weight: DK-light worsted

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors

Gauge: Ribbing on smaller needles: 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
Stockinette and texture on larger needles: 21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm

Suggested Yarns:
Queensland Kathmandu DK 100 (85% Wool - Merino, 10% Silk, 5% Goat - Cashmere Goat); 295 yds / 270 m per 100 g / 3.53 oz skein

Yarn Shown:
Kathmandu DK 100
Baby: 35, Chicory
Toddler: 21, Hunter Green
Child: 34, Flamingo
Teen-Adult: 8, Burgandy
Adult: 36, Camel

Yardage:
Approx 95 (120, 160, 190, 220) yds / 85 (110, 145, 175, 200) m.

Needle Size: US 5 / 3.75mm 16” / 40 cm (or for Magic Loop, 32” / 81 cm or 40” / 102 cm)
US 7 / 4.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and double pointed needles (or for Magic Loop, 32” / 81 cm or 40” / 102 cm needles)

Size Information:
Fits head circumference:
Baby: 13.5-14.25” / 34.25-36.25 cm
Toddler: 16-17” / 40.75-43.25 cm
Child: 17.5-19.5” / 44.5-49.5 cm
Teen-Adult: 20-22” / 50.75-56 cm
Adult: 22-24” / 56-61 cm

Tech Edited: Annie Lin