The Hudson Hat — updated Family Roots edition

For every baby shower, every cold season, and every skein of handspun that’s too beautiful to sit in a drawer.

The Hudson Hat is built from the i-cord ties up, with ear flaps worked flat and the body knit seamlessly in the round. Its long, tapered crown and handmade tassels leave plenty of room for play. Change colors as often as you like, let a special yarn do the work, or knit it in a single solid. It’s a satisfying knit with a lot of room to make it yours.

Designed and written by Lindsay Baker. First published in 2007, the Hudson Hat has inspired over 1,500 projects shared here on Ravelry. This updated Family Roots edition brings the tested pattern and photo tassel tutorial together in two thoughtfully designed formats.

Your purchase includes both updated PDF editions:

• A 21-page printable PDF with the complete knitting pattern and tassel tutorial.
• A 39-page phone-friendly PDF with larger text and short sections to follow as you knit.
• A seven-step photo tutorial for making and attaching the tassels, included in both editions.
• Garter-stitch and stockinette ear-flap options. Knit every row for garter stitch, or alternate knit and purl rows for stockinette, following the pattern’s edge-stitch instructions.

Skill level: Advanced beginner and up. Techniques include i-cord, knitting flat and in the round, increases, decreases and simple finishing.

Five sizes: 0–6 months / 6–18 months / Toddler–Young Child / Child–Smaller Adult / Big Noggin Adult.

Finished hat circumferences: 14 / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 inches.

Yarn: Approximately 100–300 yards of worsted weight yarn.

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch.

Needles: US 7 circular and double-pointed needles, plus a US 5 circular, or sizes needed to obtain gauge as explained in the pattern.

Download the files labeled “CURRENT Family Roots” after purchase and save your preferred edition to your device for offline reading.

This is a digital knitting pattern and tutorial. Yarn, tools and a finished hat are not included.

Questions about this pattern? Email lifeisnow11@me.com.

Find Family Roots at www.lindsaybaker.co or www.familyroots.art.