Show your love of cycling on your head--or make the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life!

The hat begins with an optional provisional cast-on. The brim is folded and joined with the cast-on edge. Staggered centered double decreases in the crown shaping set up the spoke pattern. Chain stitch spokes are embroidered after knitting, feeding into the crown decreases.

Pattern includes links to instructional videos for each step.

I created this design in memory of my sister Molly, who died in a bike accident. Her husband started the Chicago Theater Bike Ride in her honor, and each year it commemorates those who’ve been lost to the community. The mission of the Ride is to provide support to members of the arts community who are struggling after the death of a loved one, or a major catastrophe that has impacted them financially.
The event has grown to include a fundraising auction and I donated the original hat to that effort. I’m now making the pattern available to anyone who would like to knit it, with all proceeds going to the Ride.
For more information, go to www.lovehardbikeride.org

Donation made to date: $275

Also check out my first pattern in the collection, the Love Hard Bicycle Cowl.

Since this is for people experiencing financial difficulties, I want to make sure it is within reach for all. If for any reason, the full price is not workable for you, you may use one of these coupon codes at time of purchase: for 50% off, use LOVEHARD50; for a free pattern, use LOVEHARDFREE

Materials needed:
DK weight yarn – 150 (180, 210) yds/137 (165, 192) m in MC, 25 (28, 28) yds/23 (26, 26) m in CC
Sample used Filatura di Crosa Zara #1404 Black (MC) and Trendsetter Merino VI #303 Gray (CC)

US size 7/4.5 mm needle, 16”/40 cm circular; and DPNs, second circular, or long circular for magic loop to work crown decreases (or size needed for correct gauge)
US size 6/4 mm needle, 16”/40 cm circular
US size 4/3.5 mm needle, 16”/40 cm circular

Stitch marker for beginning of round
Waste yarn or stitch holder cord (optional for provisional cast-on)
Yarn needle

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 16.75 (18.75, 20.75)”/41.5 (47, 52) cm
Height: 8 (8.5, 9)”/20 (21.5, 22.5) cm
Designed to be worn with 2-4”/5-10 cm negative ease in circumference
Shown in size M on a 22.5”/56 cm head

Many thanks to my testers:
haneway
jlinnane
Kerkin
khaduo
mibyrd
positivepolly

And to my tech editor, RobinKnitsDesigns