I created a Boston Strong Hat in April of 2013 and it was so well received, it blew me away. After that hat I got so many “Strong” ideas for knitting, and I especially wanted a hat or two that would appeal to all. So came the “Running Strong” hat which crowns every runner with the winner’s Laurel Wreath and this hat, the “USA Strong” hat that makes us all patriots. It comes in two sizes, Child and Adult. Knit in the round with corrugated ribbing and a tiny rolled brim, its height makes it slouchy. Top with a tassel, pom pom or nothing - knitter’s choice.

It is topped with a ponytail tassel here, made just like a regular tassel without the tight band near the top.

Finished Measurements
Finished Length: 9.5 (11) ins.
Finished Circumference: 17 ( 21) ins.

Yarn
Cascade 220 (100% Wool; 220 yards/100g) (shown)
Navy (MC) 210 (220) yds
Turquoise (shown) or Cyan Blue (CC1) 30 (40) yds
White (CC2) 30 (40) yds
Bright Red (CC3) 30 (40) yds

or

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes (100% Peruvian Wool, 110 yds, 50g)
Solstice Heather (MC ) 210 (220) yds
Whirlpool (CC1) 30 (40) yds
White (CC2) 30 (40) yds
Red (CC3) 30 (40) yds

or
any worsted yarn that knits up to the stated gauge.

Needles
US 7 (4.5mm) 24 inch circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs same size as needles above.
US 6 (4.25 mm) 24” circular needles OR 1 size smaller than above needles.

Notions

Seam Needle

Stitch Markers
Thin fleece cap to line knit hat (OPTIONAL)

Gauge
Hat: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stranded St st in the round, blocked.