The Husband Request Hat came into being because my husband asked for a hat like a store-bought one that he saw. He wanted something that would hug his head, but not too tight, and look good even if he was wearing nice clothes.

This hat was just what my husband was hoping for, and it then became the most-requested hat among the other males in the house.

Why you will be happy to cast on this hat again and again:

• The ribbed pattern lets it fit comfortably and looks polished when knitted with a solid or tonal yarn.

• The easy rhythm of ribbing makes this perfect for knitting while watching tv, chatting, or traveling.

• The pattern includes three sizes, so you can knit this for a wide range of head sizes.

• The pattern was written with beginners in mind and includes instructions for working the first few rows flat, if joining in the round gives you trouble.

• The pattern is written out row by row, with stitch counts provided any time there is a change, so you’ll always know you’re on track.

Men love this hat but (shh!) it works well for women, too.

Three sizes: regular for heads up to 22.5”/56 cm, large for heads up to 24.5”/61 cm, and XL for heads up to 26.5”/66 cm.

Yarn: Sport weight yarn, between 125 - 200 yards depending on size worked. The simple design of this hat lends itself well to both solids and variegated yarns.

Gauge: 24 sts to 4”/10 cm)in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US 5/3.75 mm needles (or size to obtain gauge) plus one size smaller. This pattern is worked in the round; 16”/40 cm circular needles will be comfortable to use. You will also need double-pointed needles in the larger size for the crown decreases at the top of the hat.

Questions as you go? My email is included in the pattern.

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Difficulty: This pattern was written with beginners in mind, so it’s a great project for someone new to knitting or an easy knit for someone more experienced.

Three sizes: regular for heads up to 22.5”/56 cm, large for heads up to 24.5”/61 cm, and XL for heads up to 26.5”/66 cm.

Gauge/ Needles: 24 sts/4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. US 5/3.75 mm needles (or size to obtain gauge) plus one size smaller. This pattern is worked in the round; 16”/40 cm circular needles will be comfortable to use. You will also need double-pointed needles in the larger size for the crown decreases at the top of the hat.

Yarn selection: You will need between 125 - 200 yards sport weight yarn. This means that, depending on your size choice, you might be able to get two hats from a single 100-g skein of sport weight yarn.
The simple design of this hat lends itself well to both solids and variegated yarns.

Pattern support: Designer email is included in the pattern in case you have any questions.