This simple stocking hat will brighten your day during Portland's damp winters. It is a great first hat project with a very forgiving, stretchy fabric and a choice of three sizes.

Check out the Mostly Cloudy Hat Kit, too!

Delivery

PDF Download - By ordering this product you will receive a PDF of this pattern. A download link will appear on the order confirmation page after checkout and will also be sent to the email address attached to your order. The email is sent automatically immediately after checkout. If you don't see it be sure to check your spam folder. You will have 7 days to access the file and it can be downloaded a maximum of 3 times.

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Yarn

150 [185, 225] yards/140 [170, 205] meters DK weight yarn OR of both a fingering weight and a fine mohair or similar yarn held together.

Size Adult Small shown in:
Pink: Malabrigo Sock in Piedras 862 held with Berroco Andean Mist (sadly discontinued) in Chaiten 6319

Blue: Quince & Co. Tern in Stonington 412 held with Berroco Andean Mist (sadly discontinued) in Napo 6381.

Needles

US #2.5/3.0 mm (OR size you need to get gauge) 16"/40 cm circular AND double pointed.

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge

In 1x1 ribbing, after blocking, unstretched, 28-32 sts = 4"/10 cm. Stretchy ribbing makes measuring gauge a challenge. Aim for fabric that is supple but quite structured, and definitely not floppy or holey.

Sizes

Sizes: Child [Adult Small, Adult Large]. This very stretchy hat should fit head circumferences: 14-18 [18-22, 22-26]"/ 35-45 [45-55, 55-65] cm

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner (knitting in the round, decreasing)

Pattern Versions

Version 10/21/2010 - Originally published.
Version 12/21/2017 - New template and photos. No errors - aesthetic update only.