The name says it all-- the Simple Hat is an easy hat knitting pattern, perfect for men or women. The warm comfortable design makes it my go-to hat every winter.

If you're learning to use double-pointed needles, there's no better project than this to hone your skills. This hat is worked in the round from the rim to the top. My detailed step-by-step instructions will lead you through from start to finish, even if you're a beginner.

Shop the matching Simple Set (hat + mittens): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/simple-set

More easy hat knitting patterns you’ll love:

• One Evening Beanie: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-evening-beanie
• Alex Hat: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alex-hat-8
• Guy Beanie: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/guy-beanie

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Features

• Worked from the bottom up
• Uses double pointed needles (don't panic, it's not as hard as it looks)
• Size 63cm head circonference
• Size is easily adjustable (the pattern explains how)
• Techniques : knit, purl, knit 2 stitches together
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

Materials

• 5mm / US 8 and 6mm / US 10 double pointed needles.
• Nice, soft, bulky yarn. I used Julia yarn from Zeeman. In total, you need half a 100g skeins (approx 100m).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
• Stainless steel T pins for blocking.
• Stitch marker