A textured hat worked with only knits and purls, and suitable for both men and women. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, so this is a great “take-along” or gift project.

Like the Busy Bee Society Socks, Busy Bee Society Cowl, and Busy Bee Society Mitts, this pattern was inspired by the book Little Women and Jo’s impressive ability to read a book aloud while also knitting a sock.

Three sizes with options for Beanie, Slouchy, and Super Slouchy are available, so you can make this hat for almost anyone. To make a smaller hat for a child, go down a needle size or use Fingering weight.

Yardage approx. 195 (210, 225) yds and may vary based on degree of slouchyness.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited.