Sideways Knit Hat by Amy Gunderson

Sideways Knit Hat

Knitting
May 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
360 yards (329 m)
Newborn (6 mos, 12 mos, Child) (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

This striped Hat is knit sideways in garter stitch. This is a very beginner-friendly pattern! Choose your own colors to support your favorite sports team. The Hat can be worn with the brim unfolded for a slouchy look or folded up for a more fitted look. When changing colors, do not cut yarn at the end of each stripe. Carry unused colors loosely along the side of the work.

SIZES
Newborn (6 mos, 12 mos, Child) (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Color combinations and sizes are Adult Medium in Snow White and Royal Blue, Teen/Adult Small in Really Red and Snow White, and Sunshine and Really Red.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20) (22, 24, 26)”
Length: 6¾ (7, 8½, 9¼) (10¼, 11½, 12½)” (with brim unfolded)

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted (100% AntiPilling Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 180yds/165m)
• C1: 100-07 Really Red, 100-01 Snow White, or 100-63 Sunshine – 1 ball, all sizes
• C2: 100-01 Snow White, 100-09 Royal Blue, or 100-07 Really Red – 1 ball, all sizes
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts x 36 rows = 4” in Garter st