Here we have a quick and easy hat to knit. It's just a basic stitch anyone can do, even a beginner. Hats are very much in style for this winter and this one can be worn with the little brim up or down. Ours is made with a variegated yarn for added interest, but you can make yours in any color you wish.

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GAUGE:
Using size 8 (5mm) needles, 5 sts=1"; 8 rows 4 ridges=1"

Note:
Hat is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Brim
• With size 10 needles, cast on 119 sts loosely. Purl one row, knit one row
• Next Row: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * across.
• Next Row: P1, *K1, P1; rep from * across.
• Repeat these 2 rows for ribbing for 4 rows. Change to size 8 needles. Continue in ribbing until brim measures 3" (7.5cm.).

  Crown

• Next Row: K1, *2 tog; rep from * across (60 sts).
• Work in garter st (knit each row) for 6" (15 cm.) or desired depth before shaping.

  Shaping
  

• K2 tog across row (30 sts). K next row. Rep last 2 rows once more (15 sts).
• Next Row: K1, *K2 tog; rep from * across (8sts).
• Next Row: Knit. Cut yarn leaving an 8" (20.5 cm.) end; draw end through all 8 sts tog and fasten.

  Finishing
  

• Sew back seam of crown and brim. Turn first 2 rows to outside and sew in place loosely. Steam press crown over a hat or wig stand to shape, blocking to fit your head size.
• Enjoy!