Pattern Description
The Palestine Hat is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern that works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Designed to show solidarity with the people of the war-torn Middle East, this hat can be made in the colours of the Palestinian flag: red, black, white, and green.
This free pattern includes a link for those who wish to donate directly to UNICEF.
Perfect for peaceful demonstrations, everyday wear, or as a meaningful handmade gift.

Technical Details
Construction: Worked bottom-up in the round. The red triangle is knitted separately and sewn on.

Techniques Used: Simple, beginner-friendly stitches including 2x2 rib, stockinette, k2tog decreases, and yarn overs (used in the red triangle only).

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: To fit premature baby through to large adult.

Head Circumference:

30 (35, 40, 45) 50, 566) cm

11¾ (13¾, 15¾, 17¾) 19¾, 226) inches

Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn – 1 x 50g ball in each of red, black, white, and green

Sample used: Drops Nepal – 100% wool; 50g = 75 meters (82 yards)

One ball of each colour is enough for all sizes.

Needles: 4.5 mm circular or double-pointed needles (US size 7), or size needed to meet gauge

Notions:

Tape measure

Darning needle for weaving in ends

♿ Accessibility
Pattern formatted according to British Dyslexia Association guidelines:

Sans-serif font

Ample line spacing

No italics or block capitals

Clear space between each pattern instruction

No abbreviations used

✨ Acknowledgements
Tech edited by Rachael Moutrie of Skien Queen Yarns – many thanks for your expertise!