I created this pattern to be used with my favourite yarns, with the goal of maximizing the yardage in common balls.

The pattern has a Sherpa Hat version (short toque), and a Wizard Hat version (longer stocking cap), and each hat has three sizes that fit babies, kids, and teens/adult.

The pattern is knit in the round, and I used both circular needles and double pointed needles. The only stitches are knit and purl, used in various combinations that create the texture. If you can knit in the round, and do basic stitches, these hats are easy and quick.

I worked hard to make the pattern logical, and simple mathematically, so that changing sizes will feel familiar.

I tested the pattern with the following yarns, and was pleased with all of them. Check out the pics to see how they turned out.

Loops & Threads Charisma, Loops & Threads Cozy Wool, Alafoss Lopi – one ball makes minimum one adult Sherpa hat.

Caron Chunky Cupcakes – one ball minimum makes one adult Wizard hat.

Caron Chunky Cakes, Caron Spice Cakes, Caron Macchiato Cakes, Caron Slice of Anniversary Cakes, Loops & Threads Impressions – one ball makes multiple hats of different sizes.

(Note that the Caron Macchiato was knit double stranded, because it’s quite thin, and each ball had enough yarn to make multiple hats of different sizes. )