This is an ideal pattern for beginner knitters. Created from a single strip of garter stitch, this pattern teaches a few new skills.

Also included is a recipe for adjusting the Hat to different sizes and gauges.

Note: this pattern was updated on 18 September 2019. Please download the latest version.

Yarn
100g/109yd/100m Hand-dyed chunky yarn

Needles & Notions
Pair 5mm/UK6/US8 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Devon Sun Yarns Hand Dyed Chunky (109yd/100m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.25in/54cm circumference head

Gauge
14 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 16 (18, 20, 22) in/40.75 (45.75, 50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 14.25 (16, 17.75, 19.5) in/ 36.25 (40.75, 45, 49.5) cm

Skills required
Garter stitch, Mattress Stitch for Garter Stitch, Crochet provisional cast-on

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.