This super-stretchy hat is fun to knit and fun to wear! The masks are formed by working short-rows. Knit with 2 colors of fingering weight yarn or using your stash of leftovers. The hat coordinates with the Secret Identity Mitts and the Secret Identity Cowl.

Most super heroes and villains have dual identities. Some wear a mask, like Batman, Green Arrow, or Captain America. Some wear glasses in their “mild-mannered” identities, like Clark Kent and Diana Prince.

Want a smaller size for a junior super hero or a little bigger? Go down or up a needle size. As shown, the hat required about 200 yds of the main color and 130 yds of the contrast color. More specific yarn requirements are provided for those wishing to use leftover stash, knit a beanie or an even slouchier version.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.