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I had promised to knit a new hat for my longtime gaming buddy, Tony, and after much thought, I came up with the perfect design: the Simple Slipped Textured Hat. His old, trusty hat had seen better days, and it was time to upgrade his winter wardrobe. Knowing Tony’s love for green and purple, I dove into my yarn stash, which is packed with an abundance of greens (thanks to my husband’s obsession) and a healthy supply of purple (thanks to my own love for the colour).

Among the many vibrant options, Tony immediately gravitated toward a green skein I had hand-dyed years ago during one of my yarn-dyeing experiments. This beautiful yarn featured a rich blend of greens that evoked the feeling of early spring woods—a description Tony shared with me that perfectly captured its essence. The next challenge was finding the ideal texture that would complement this variegated yarn, showcasing its colours while adding depth and interest to the final project. That’s when the idea for the Simple Slipped Textured Hat came to life.

This pattern combines easy-to-learn slipped stitches with a simple yet stunning texture that adds just the right amount of visual and tactile interest. It’s perfect for beginner knitters looking to try something a little different while creating a cosy, one-of-a-kind hat. I’m so excited to share this pattern with you, and I hope it inspires you to create something just as special as Tony’s new favourite hat!

Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

SIZE INFORMATION
Baby (Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult)
16 (18, 20, 22, 24)” / 40.5 (45.5, 51, 56, 61) cm — adult sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14.25 (16, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25)” / 36 (40.5, 45, 49.5, 54) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 (7.25, 8, 9, 10)” / 16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm in height.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
68 (86, 104, 131, 158) yds / 62 (79, 95, 120, 144) m worsted weight yarn

SAMPLE YARN
rhyFlower Knits – Worsted
100% Superwash Merino
220 yds (201 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Mossara

GAUGE
18 stitches by 24 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.

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This pattern has been professionally tech-edited.