This pattern can be knit for all age groups and genders. This is a beginner-level pattern so it should be a great one to start with if you have never knitted a hat before!

This hat is meant to be a fitted hat, not a slouchy one, so it fits snugly to your head. The sizes are listed in order from largest to smallest. You can adjust the height of your hat by increasing or decreasing the number of rows you knit before the decrease section begins. Use worsted weight for the best results in a solid, tonal, or self-striping colorway. Speckled is fun too but the pattern may not be seen as well with this type of yarn.