EZ Fit Hat

Slinky Sock
Slinky Sock

100-150g Sport to Chunky weight yarn.
The brim uses about 2/3 of the yarn, so if you choose a contrasting color/yarn you may need an extra ball. Also, the brim & crown yarn should have the same recommended gauge.

16” circular needle & double points
in the size recommended for your yarn.

darning needle

crochet hook in a similar size to your needles.

A few yards of waste yarn in a size close to your yarn, but in a contrasting color.

6 stitch markers, one should be noticeably different for your beginning of round marker.

Specs for the Sample Hats

Front Cover, Left Hat
2 balls Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky  color  7
Size 8 needles
Adult S

Front Cover, Right Hat
Brim: 2 hanks Noro Silk Mountain color 7
Crown: 1 hank Alpaca with a Twist Highlander
Size 8 needles
Adult S

Back Cover
1 ball Louisa Harding Kimono Angora color 9
(yarn was used doubled)
Size 6 needles
Baby

 

This is a fun little hat that helps you obtain that illusive perfect fitting hat. The brim is knit side to side. Then stitches are picked up and the crown is knit. I keep knitting this hat over and over. It just makes this cozy thick layer over my ears and ends up the perfect size every time!

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