This hat pattern is worked flat on two straight needles and sewn up later to create a cylinder with a closed top. The advantage to making a hat this way is avoiding using circular or double-pointed needles. The disadvantage is you can’t try it on as you go.

Some knitters find seaming as difficult or intimidating as circular knitting. Both are essential techniques as you become more ambitious and experienced, and this pattern allows you to make a cute and trendy hat before you’ve mastered circular methods.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN

• Number of pages: 3
• Written instructions, no charts
• Three sizes: child (14”/36 cm), small adult (16”/41 cm) and large adult (18”/46cm.)

TECHNIQUES:
• Seaming with mattress stitch. Link to tutorial included.

SKILLS:
• Cast on, knit, purl, purl 2 together, knit 2 together
• Seaming with mattress stitch
• Cable crossings, if desired