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Pattern Shop Learn to Knit: First Hat (free pattern)
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Learn to Knit: First Hat (free pattern)

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This free pattern is part of the Learn to knit-Kids! course (also free!). Our videos offer additional explanation and all the background you need to work up this easy hat. Visit series homepage for up to date links to each video.

As easy at can be, this hat is worked in the round from the bottom up with a rolled brim and options for adding stripes. To knit this hat, the only techniques you already need to be familiar with are casting on and the basic knit stitch.  Options are provided for multiple sizes at several different gauges, that way you can choose one according to the worsted weight yarn and needles you've got on hand. This pattern also helps teach new knitters how to read patterns, with notes included alongside instruction.  This design is available as part of the Learn to Knit—Kids! online series: check out the videos for even more detailed help on learning to knit and improving your knowledge.

Click here to view the Intro Video

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This free pattern is part of the Learn to knit-Kids! course (also free!). Our videos offer additional explanation and all the background you need to work up this easy hat. Visit series homepage for up to date links to each video.

As easy at can be, this hat is worked in the round from the bottom up with a rolled brim and options for adding stripes. To knit this hat, the only techniques you already need to be familiar with are casting on and the basic knit stitch.  Options are provided for multiple sizes at several different gauges, that way you can choose one according to the worsted weight yarn and needles you've got on hand. This pattern also helps teach new knitters how to read patterns, with notes included alongside instruction.  This design is available as part of the Learn to Knit—Kids! online series: check out the videos for even more detailed help on learning to knit and improving your knowledge.

Click here to view the Intro Video

This free pattern is part of the Learn to knit-Kids! course (also free!). Our videos offer additional explanation and all the background you need to work up this easy hat. Visit series homepage for up to date links to each video.

As easy at can be, this hat is worked in the round from the bottom up with a rolled brim and options for adding stripes. To knit this hat, the only techniques you already need to be familiar with are casting on and the basic knit stitch.  Options are provided for multiple sizes at several different gauges, that way you can choose one according to the worsted weight yarn and needles you've got on hand. This pattern also helps teach new knitters how to read patterns, with notes included alongside instruction.  This design is available as part of the Learn to Knit—Kids! online series: check out the videos for even more detailed help on learning to knit and improving your knowledge.

Click here to view the Intro Video

  • Size: Baby (Child, Adult) 

  • Fits up to: 16.5 (19.5, 23)" / 42 (49.5, 58.5) cm

  • finished circumference: 14-14.25 (17-17.25, 20)" / 35.5-36 (43-44, 51) cm

  • Gauge: 4 options are provided, each measurement is taken in stockinette or for the stitches only, it can be taken in garter over 4"/10 cm:

    • Aran 16 sts and 20 rows

    • Heavy 18 sts and 24 rows

    • Standard 20 sts and 27 rows

    • Light 22 sts and 29 rows

  • Yarn: 100 (175, 275) yards / 95 (160, 230) meters worsted to aran weight yarn for main color, scraps of yarn in the same weight in a contrasting color if desired for stripes

  • Tools: 16" (40 cm) circular needles in the size used to achieve the gauge you are using (likely between 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm) and set of 5 DPNs in each size, stitch marker, tapestry needle 

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