the Herringbone hipster hat is a fun introduction to knitting herringbone in the round. Herringbone stitch is tight by nature, please make sure to use a yarn which has some stretch / give to it, preferably a wool. I used superwash wool for my sample knit. It’s also important to knit with a relaxed tension if possible.

Herringbone stitch really highlights a speckled yarn. Be fun with it!!

Please note: you have the option of knitting a beanie or a slouch hat as well as whether or not you would like to add a pom pom. I found the pom pom helped the slouch hat to “fall” properly.

Sizing:
child small 7.5” flat (fits 16-18”)
child regular approx 8” flat ( fits 19” )

adult small 9” flat (fits 21.5” )
adult medium 9.5” flat (fits 22.5/ 23 )

Note: Sizing is measured for finished hat post blocking

Gauge info
22 sts / 20 rows per 4” measured in herringbone
17 sts / 24 rows per 4” measured in brim pattern

Note: gauge is measured for finished hat post blocking

Yarn and Notions

worsted weight for brim (color 1)40 (45, 55, 65) yards

fingering / sock weight for herringbone (color 2) 200 (215, 235, 250) yards
(the herringbone is worked with fingering / sock yarn held double)

US size 9 needle (for cast on and brim) 16” circular for adult sizes + 30” circular for magic loop method during decreases

US size 8 needle (optional for cast on and brim if you’re a loose knitter)

US size 10.5 needle (for the herringbone) 30” circular for child size (magic loop method) or size needed to get gauge. For a slightly looser fit, size up to a US size 111 needle for the herringbone

Note ::: can use dpns for if you prefer