Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone by Purl Soho

Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone

Knitting
November 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
36 - 80 yards (33 - 73 m)
Baby (Toddler, Kid, Women, Men) = 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) inches in circumference by 6 (6 3/4, 7 1/2, 81/4, 9) inches high
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 36 (47, 58, 69, 80) yards required. I used the colors Heirloom White, Oyster Gray, Super Pink, Red Zinnia, Clementine Orange, Yellow Yellow, Extra Green, Desert Sky, Peacock Blue and Timeless Navy.
  • A US 11 (8 mm), 16-inch circular needle
  • A set of US 11 double pointed needles
  • A jumbo stitch marker (optional)

GAUGE
12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Kid, Women’s, Men’s)

  • Finished Circumference: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) inches
  • Finished Height: 6 (6¾, 7½, 8¼, 9) inches

NOTE
This pattern includes one basic hat pattern (in five sizes), and four different ideas for stripes and color blocks. You can knit any size hat in any color design, or of course, it’s always fun to come up with your own color story!