So you’ve jumped on the bandwagon too; the kids want one, all your friends have asked you to make one, the grands would look so cute in one… and you may as well make one for the cat, the dog, ferrets, chickens, goats, goldfish and Chia pet while you’re at it.

I designed this hat for my husband, who is the biggest supporter of my crochet endeavors. It was intended to look masculine, yet be soft and warm for our cold Missouri weathers. It has a faux knit-look section, and a cable section that really sets the pattern off. This pattern is written for an adult male, but it will easily fit a female. I hav...