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This is a very basic k1-p1 ribbed hat with tailored crown. Directions are given for seven sizes.

Sizes:
The circumferences are given for the hat unstretched. It is a very stretchy hat.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (see chart above for amount)
Size 8 (5 mm) 47″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
s2kp2 – slip2 (together, knitwise), k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over

Pattern:
Amount to cast on for the different sizes:
Newborn = 56
6 months = 64
12 months = 72
Toddler = 80
Child/Small Adult = 88
Medium Adult = 96
Large/XL Adult = 104

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches evenly among four double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop.

Repeat instructions across the round:

Ribbing: k1, p1

Continue this ribbing pattern until the hat measures as follows for size. Begin the crown at round given for size:

Newborn – 5.5″ high, begin crown on round 7
6 months – 5.75″ high, begin crown on round 6
12 months – 6.25″ high, begin crown on round 5
Toddler – 6.5″ high, begin crown on round 4
Child/Small Adult – 7.25″ high, begin crown on round 3
Medium Adult – 7.5″ high, , begin crown on round 2
Large/XL Adult – 8.25″ high, begin crown on round 1

Crown: Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: *(k1,p1) 6 times, s2kp2, p1, (k1, p1) 5 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (96 stitches)
Rnd 2: *(k1,p1) 5 times, k1, s2kp2, (k1, p1) 5 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (88 stitches)
Rnd 3: *(k1,p1) 5 times, s2kp2, p1, (k1, p1) 4 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (80 stitches)
Rnd 4: *(k1,p1) 4 times, k1, s2kp2, (k1, p1) 4 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (72 stitches)
Rnd 5: *(k1,p1) 4 times, s2kp2, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (64 stitches)
Rnd 6: *(k1,p1) 3 times, k1, s2kp2, (k1, p1) 3 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (56 stitches)
Rnd 7: *(k1,p1) 3 times, s2kp2, p1, (k1, p1) 2 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (48 stitches)
Rnd 8: *(k1,p1) 2 times, k1, s2kp2, (k1, p1) 2 times*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (40 stitches)
Rnd 9: *(k1,p1) 2 times, s2kp2, p1, k1, p1*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (32 stitches)
Rnd 10: *k1, p1, k1, s2kp2, k1, p1*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (24 stitches)
Rnd 11: *k1, p1, s2kp2, p1*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (16 stitches)
Rnd 12: *k1, s2kp2*. Repeat *to* 3 more times. (8 stitches)

Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method
10/23/2016 – added stitch counts to crown rows
1/1/2017 – modified crown directions for clarity

This hat has an interesting texture with a little cabling that can be done without a cable needle. Directions are given for several sizes.

Go here for a straight needle version.

Sizes:

Gauge: 17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
worsted weight yarn (see chart above for amount)
Size 8 (5 mm) 47″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
c2f = cable 2 front – Slip the next stitch onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit the next stitch from left-hand needle, knit the stitch from the cable needle.
c2b = cable 2 back – Slip the next stitch onto cable needle and hold in back of work. Knit the next stitch from left-hand needle, knit the stitch from the cable needle.
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.

The c2f and c2b can be made without a cable needle. There are several methods for doing that. I have a video of my method.

Pattern:
Amount to cast on for the different sizes:
Toddler = 72
Child = 80
Small Adult = 88
Medium Adult = 96
Large Adult = 104
Extra-Large Adult = 112

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 8 on each needle.

Repeat instructions between * across the round:

Ribbing: k1, p2, * k2, p2 *, k1
Make 8 rounds of ribbing.

Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: k5, * p6, k2 * p3
Rnd 3: p2, c2b, c2f, * k4, c2b, c2f *, k2
Rnd 4: k

Repeat these four rounds until the hat measures the desired height for size (ending with a rnd 4):
Toddler – 3.5″ high
Child – 4″ high
Small Adult – 4.75″ high
Medium Adult – 5.25″ high
Large Adult – 5.75″ high
Extra-Large Adult – 6.5″ high

Crown: Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k2, k2tog, ssk, k2
Rnd 2: k4, * p4, k2 *, p2
Rnd 3: p1, c2b, c2f, * k2, c2b, c2f *, k1
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k1, k2tog, ssk, k1
Rnd 6: k3, * p2, k2 *, p1
Rnd 7: * c2b, c2f *
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk
Rnd 10: k
Rnd 11: k2tog

Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

This hat has the look of cables without using a cable hook. I have previously published this pattern as in-the-round, but have published this straight needle version by request.

Sizes:
Adult man, size medium – 20″ circumference, 7.5″ height
Adult man, size large – 22″ circumference, 8″ height

Gauge:
18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
1.5 to 1.8 oz (100 to 120 yards) of soft worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
p2tog = purl two together
p3tog = purl three together

Man’s size Medium:
Cast on 97.

Repeat between * across the row.

Rows 1 and 3: k1, * p1, k1*
Rows 2 and 4: p1, * k1, p1*
Rows 5 and 7: * (k1, p1) three times, k5, p1, (k1, p1) twice *, k1
Rows 6 and 8: * (p1, k1) three times, p5, k1, (p1, k1) twice *, p1
Row 9: * (k1, p1) twice, (k4, p1) twice, k1, p1 *, k1
Row 10: * (p1, k1) twice, (p4, k1) twice, p1, k1 *, p1
Row 11: * (k1, p1) twice, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1 *, k1
Row 12: * (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1 *, p1
Row 13: * k1, p1, k4, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k4, p1 *, k1
Row 14: * p1, k1, p4, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4, k1 *, p1
Row 15: * k1, p1, k3, p1, (k1, p1) three times, k3, p1 *, k1
Row 16: * p1, k1, p3, k1, (p1, k1) three times, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 17: * k1, p2, k3, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k3, p2 *, k1
Row 18: * p1, k2, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice,p3, k2 *, p1
Row 19: * k1, p3, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3 *, k1
Row 20: * p1, k3, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k3 *, p1
Row 21: * k1, p4, k3, p1, k3, p4 *, k1
Row 22: * p1, k4, p3, k1, p3, k4 *, p1
Row 23: * k1, p5, k5, p5 *, k1
Row 24: * p1, k5, p5, k5 *, p1
Row 25: * k1, p6, k3, p6 *, k1
Row 26: * p1, k6, p3, k6 *, p1
Rows 27 and 28: Repeat rows 23 and 24
Rows 29 and 30: Repeat rows 21 and 22
Rows 31 and 32: Repeat rows 19 and 20
Rows 33 and 34: Repeat rows 17 and 18
Rows 35 and 36: Repeat rows 15 and 16
Rows 37 and 38: Repeat rows 17 and 18
Row 39: * k1, p2tog, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 40: * p1, k2, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k2 *, p1
Row 41: * k1, p2tog, p1, k3, p1, k3, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 42: * p1, k2, p3, k1, p3, k2 *, p1
Row 43: * k1, p2tog, p1, k5, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 44: * p1, k2, p5, k2 *, p1
Row 45: * k1, p2tog, p1, k3, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 46: * p1, k2, p3, k2 *, p1
Row 47: * k1, p2tog, p3, p2tog *, k1
Row 48: * p1, k5 *, p1
Row 49: * k1, p2tog, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 50: * p1, k3 *, p1
Row 51: * k1, p3tog *, k1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure, seam the side of the hat and weave in end.

Man’s size Large:
Cast on 109.

Repeat between * across the row.

Row 1: k1, * p1, k1*
Row 2: p1, * k1, p1*
Row 3: * (k1, p1) four times, k3, p1, (k1, p1) three times *, k1
Row 4: * (p1, k1) four times, p3, k1, (p1, k1) three times *, p1
Row 5: * (k1, p1) three times, k7, p1, (k1, p1) twice *, k1
Row 6: * (p1, k1) three times, p7, k1, (p1, k1) twice *, p1
Row 7: * (k1, p1) three times, (k3, p1) twice, (k1, p1) twice *, k1
Row 8: * (p1, k1) three times, (p3, k1) twice, (p1, k1) twice *, p1
Row 9: * (k1, p1) twice, k4, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1 *, k1
Row 10: * (p1, k1) twice, p4, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1 *, p1
Row 11: * (k1, p1) twice, k3, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k3, p1, k1, p1 *, k1
Row 12: * (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1, p1, k1 *, p1
Row 13: * k1, p1, k4, p1, (k1, p1) three times, k4, p1 *, k1
Row 14: * p1, k1, p4, k1, (p1, k1) three times, p4, k1 *, p1
Row 15: * k1, p1, k3, p1, (k1, p1) four times, k3, p1 *, k1
Row 16: * p1, k1, p3, k1, (p1, k1) four times, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 17: * k1, p2, k3, p1, (k1, p1) three times, k3, p2 *, k1
Row 18: * p1, k2, p3, k1, (p1, k1) three times, p3, k2 *, p1
Row 19: * k1, p3, k3, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k3, p3 *, k1
Row 20: * p1, k3, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, k3 *, p1
Row 21: * k1, p4, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p4 *, k1
Row 22: * p1, k4, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4 *, p1
Row 23: * k1, p5, k3, p1, k3, p5 *, k1
Row 24: * p1, k5, p3, k1, p3, k5 *, p1
Row 25: * k1, p6, k5, p6 *, k1
Row 26: * p1, k6, p5, k6 *, p1
Row 27: * k1, p7, k3, p7 *, k1
Row 28: * p1, k7, p3, k7 *, p1
Rows 29 and 30: Repeat rows 25 and 26
Rows 31 and 32: Repeat rows 23 and 24
Rows 33 and 34: Repeat rows 21 and 22
Rows 35 and 36: Repeat rows 19 and 20
Rows 37 and 38: Repeat rows 17 and 18
Rows 39 and 40: Repeat rows 15 and 16
Row 41: * k1, p2tog, k3, p1, (k1, p1) three times, k3, p2tog *, k1
Row 42: * p1, k1, p3, k1, (p1, k1) three times, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 43: * k1, p2tog, k3, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k3, p2tog *, k1
Row 44: * p1, k1, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 45: * k1, p2tog, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p2tog *, k1
Row 46: * p1, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 47: * k1, p2tog, k3, p1, k3, p2tog *, k1
Row 48: * p1, k1, p3, k1, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 49: * k1, p2tog, k5, p2tog *, k1
Row 50: * p1, k1, p5, k1 *, p1
Row 51: * k1, p2tog, k3, p2tog *, k1
Row 52: * p1, k1, p3, k1 *, p1
Row 53: * k1, p2tog, p1, p2tog *, k1
Row 54: * p1, k3 *, p1
Row 55: * k1, p3tog *, k1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure, seam the side of the hat and weave in end.

I love to see what others do with my patterns. Katherine has made a beautiful Shell and V-stitch Round Ripple Blanket. She said, “I just made it in a chunky raspberry and trimmed with reverse sc, ch 1 around.”