I originally designed this one for the boys, but as soon as it came back from my knitter, I knew I needed one too! It’s an easy, fuss-free knit with no complicated stitches or tricky techniques – just simple, satisfying knitting.

I designed it with a relaxed, floppy fit, but if you prefer a snug beanie, just knit it a little shorter.
Over the years, this has become a real Purl &Jane favourite, and I love spotting it “out in the wild” around Skipton. The best moments? Seeing a hat I recognise on someone I don’t – because a knitter has gifted it to a friend or loved one!

A great project for beginners and seasoned knitters alike, this hat is a joy to knit and even better to wear.

CONSTRUCTION
This hat is knitted flat from the bottom up in one piece with a seam.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, decreasing. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your pieces – mattress stitch.

YARN
Two 50g balls of Donegal Aran Tweed
100% wool, 80m/88yds per 50g

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5mm

GAUGE (tension)
18 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over rib pattern when slightly stretched. I obtained this gauge with 4.5mm needles. It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

SIZE & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit adult head
Due to the nature of the rib pattern & individual gauges the finished circumference can vary from 50cm to 60cm. If the knitter gets the gauge as above the finished circumference will be approx. 55cm.

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.