Easy Men's Knit Hat

                                   
Here in Idaho where I am writing this fantastic blog post, you could wear a hat anytime of the year. We definitely experience all four seasons and the weather can be unpredictable. While our summer days are warm sometimes the nights can be a bit cooler especially if you are exploring the mountain areas. I absolutely love Idaho and the never predictable weather, and there is no better way to accessorize than with a
hat!

This is a lighter hat that will fit a little snugger, which makes it perfect for an early spring or fall time! This pattern is a variation to another hat that i also have posted as a free pattern.

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Supplies Needed

 2 colors of yarn in coordinating colors

o I used Caron Simply Soft in Black (color A)  and Royal Blue (color B)

 Size 6 circular needles

 Size 7 circular needles

 Stitch Marker

 Scissors

 Yarn Needle

Abbreviations

• K2TG = knit 2 togther

• *        *= sequence repeat

Notes

You can decrease using DPNs or the magic loop method. I use the magic loop method so my instructions will have my preferred method in more detail. Use whatever method works best for you, it shouldn’t change the outcome.

There is a printable version of this pattern at the end

Pattern

Using US 6 needles cast on 100 stiches in Color A
Join in the round, and place your stitch marker
Still in color A
RND 1 -15 *K2,P2*

Switch to US 7 needles for the remainder of the hat
Switch to color B, this is the color you will use to work the rest of the hat
Rnd 16-37 Knit all stiches
Before starting RND 37 I switch to a longer cable by knitting all the stiches onto the longer cable, rather than slipping all the stiches.

Decrease RNDS
Rnd 38: *K8(K2TG)*
RND 39: K ALL
RND 40: *K7(K2TG)*
RND 41: K ALL
RND 42: *K6(K2TG)*
RND 43: K ALL
RND 44: *K5(K2TG)*
RND 45: K ALL
RND 46: *K4(K2TG)*
RND 47: K ALL
RND 48: *K3(K2TG)*
RND 49: K ALL
RND 50: *K2(K2TG)*
RND 51: K ALL
RND 52: *K1(K2TG)*
RND 53: K ALL
RND 54:*K2TG*

Cut your yarn leaving a tail long enough to pull through your remaining stiches.
Weave tail in through remaining stiches being careful not to drop any. Once you have your tail pulled through your remaining stiches you should be able to pull the yarn tight and you will see the hole at the top close.

Once the hole is closed pull the yarn tail through the very center though to the inside. Now that your tail is on the inside turn the hat inside out and knot off your yarn and then weave in your remaining ends.

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Men's Folded Brim Hat

Who doesn't love a good warm hat? I know I do!! I don't know about you guys but my dad and my brother do not like fancy over the top things and to them a simple design is better, and warmth is a necessity! So I made a hat like this for my dad last winter and he loved it and has been asking me for another one, so I decided that while I was making it I might as well post the pattern so that others can enjoy it to! This hat is awesome, the folded brim makes it warmer around the ears, which is really important during those cold months, but it isnt so thick that it is a pain in the bum. 

I would say this hat is a little on the larger side, and my dad personally has a bit of a smaller head, but it still works for him so it is a very versatile pattern!

The color combinations that you could do with this hat are endless and that is awesome becasue the more you can personalize something the better! 

I hope that you guys enjoy this pattern and this hat as much as my family! 

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Supplies Needed

• Size US 7 and US 6 Circular Needles 

• 2 skeins of coordinating worsted weight yarn. I used caron simply soft in charcoal and royal blue

• Stitch marker

• Needle to weave in ends

Pattern Notes & Abbreviations

• * = repeat sequence until you see another *

• K2tg = knit 2 together

• Rnd = round

Pattern

With size US 6 needles cast on 104 stitches, join in the round making sure not to twist your work and place your stich marker

In color 1 (royal blue)

Rnd 1-40: *K2,P2*

At this point you may think the hat looks a little funny, but remember this hat has a folded brim so it will only actually when worn be half the size it looks.

 In color 2 (charcoal) 

Switch to size 7 Needles for the rest

Rnd 41-56: K all stiches

Decrease Rounds 

Switch to longer circular cord or circular needles when ready. I switched on round 62, and knitted all the stiches onto the longer circular cord and finish hat using the magic loop method 

From row 57 until the end K all even rows

Rnd 57:  *k11(k2tg)* (96)
Rnd 59: *k10(k2tg)* (88)
Rnd 61: *k9(k2tg)* (80)
Rnd 63: *k8(k2tg)* (72)
Rnd 65: *k7(k2tg)* (64)     
Rnd 67: *k6(k2tg)* (56)
Rnd 69: *k5(k2tg)* (48)
Rnd 71: *k4(k2tg)* (40)
Rnd 73: *k3(k2tg)* (32)
Rnd 75: *k2(k2tg)* (24)
Rnd 77: *k1(k2tg)* (16)
Rnd 79 *(k2tg)* (8)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to pull through the remaining stiches 

Pull yarn through the remaining stiches and then pull through the middle to the inside, knot it and then finish weaving in all of the ends.

Shout out to my wonderful dad for willingly modeling this hat for me!

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