This is a simple to knit hat featuring a subtle texture formed with purl stitches placed in ribbing. The 4-round stitch pattern is easy to memorize so it will be a quick knit. The design is suitable for either gender; choose your yarn color accordingly; and is offered in two sizes.

Size: pre-teen to teen
The smaller sample hat (knit in Toasted Marshmallow using US 05 and US 07) measures 8” from top to bottom, and 14” around the bottom band (unstretched). The hat is very stretchy and will comfortably fit up to a 22½” head.

Gauge: 19 sts x 25 rnds

Size: teen to adult small
The larger sample hat (knit in Teal using US 06 and US 08) measures 9½ from top to bottom, and 15” around the unstretched bottom band. The hat will comfortably fit up to a 24½ head. This hat is slightly slouchy.

Gauge: 17 sts x 23 rnds