Happy Friday!!

 

We are back with a new Friday Freebie pattern, and wouldn’t you know it’s a KNIT hat! Yes that’s right, I’m knitting again and I have brought to you a super simple, super soft, and beginner friendly knit hat design.

If you’re trying to use up your stash, market prep, work on a mindless knitting project, or a beginner looking to learn new techniques – this one is for you!!

I found some Hygge Yarn in my stash that I have been wanting to use but hadn’t gotten to yet. But we’re living that #QuarantineLife so now was the perfect time to dust off my knitting needles and give it a go.

Before we get to the details, if you have not seen or felt this yarn before, you’re in for a REAL treat. This yarn is absolutely so soft and has  a little bit of “fringe” coming off of the strands which creates such a fun texture and unique look to anything you make with it. I have made crochet headbands with this yarn before, but there is something about simple stockinette stitch that just makes the end product look so expensive and luxe. I am obsessed with making hats with it right now but I would love to make a sweater or cardigan with it someday very soon – it’s that good!

I used the recommended needle size on the label and knit in the round until I found the perfect fit. I topped this baby off with one of my favorite faux fur pom poms and voila! Absolute perfection and now I can’t stop making these on repeat.

Stay Safe and Happy Knitting!

 

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Hygge Hat Knitting Pattern

Written & Designed by Gianna Gaizi of Little Red Knits

Materials

Finished Size

8” tall x 8.25” laid flat, unstretched

Hat is made to fit an average adult head circumference of 19″-22″

Gauge

2” = 6 sts x 9 rows in Stockinette Stitch knit in the round

 

Although this pattern was made with Red Heart Hygge Yarn, this pattern can be substituted with most category #5 weight yarns that meet gauge. Other yarn subs include Red Heart Gemstone or Lion Brand Scarfie. You could also try going up a needle size and using worsted #4 weight yarn, as long as you meet the gauge. Make sure to do a gauge swatch before beginning no matter what yarn you choose to use to ensure your hat fits according to the measurements given. 

 

Abbreviations

  • CO – cast on
  • BOR – beginning of round
  • k – knit
  • k2tog – knit two together
  • p – purl
  • pm – place marker
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • * – repeat instructions from * to end of row

Pattern Notes

  • Pattern is written in standard US terms, modeled after the Craft Yarn Council
  • Hat is worked seamlessly in the round, using circular knitting needles
  • The numbers in parentheses at the end of each row indicate how many stitches
  • This pattern uses the long tail cast on method
  • Keep in mind, your gauge, yardage used, and finished size may vary depending on the yarn you choose and if you make your hat larger or smaller than the pattern sample

Pattern

Round 1: Using the long tail cast on method, CO 54 sts, pm to indicate BOR – (54)

Round 2: *k1, p1, repeat * to end of round, slip marker – (54)

Rounds 3-10: repeat round 2 – (54)

Rounds 11-33: k to end of round, slip marker – (54)

Round 34: *k1, k2tog, repeat * to end of round, slip marker– (36)

Round 35: k2tog around – (18)

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a 12” tail. Use tapestry needle to thread through each st, and off left needle. Tie off and weave in all ends. Top with your favorite faux fur pom pom.

That’s it! You have created the Hygge Hat! Tag @LittleRedKnits and use the hashtag #HyggeHat so I can see you all in your beautiful hats, living your best cozy lives!

Copyright
The Hygge Hat photos and pattern are the property of Little Red Knits, and are for personal use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. Please credit the designer if selling finished products and use a link back to Little Red Knits if you are selling your finished pieces online.