Moss Stitch Hat
PDF Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial
$2.99 USD
A simple, textured, close-fitting, unisex hat for the whole family. Knit in #3 DK or #4 Worsted weight yarn, with instructions for 10 different sizes, from Preemie to Adult Large.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
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Sizes (according to the wearer’s head circumference measurement):
Preemie: 12” circumference
0-6 Months: 13” circumference
6-12 Months: 14” circumference
12-18 Months: 16” circumference
Child Small: 17” circumference
Child Medium: 18” circumference
Child Large: 19 ¼” circumference
Adult Small: 21” circumference
Adult Medium: 22” circumference
Adult Large: 23” circumference
Hat is designed with negative ease, meaning the hat is a little smaller than the wearer’s head circumference, so it will stretch to comfortably stay on the head.
Actual Finished Size (circumference / hat length):
Preemie: 11” / 4 ½”
0-6 Months: 12” / 5”
6-12 Months: 13” / 5 ½”
12-18 Months: 14 ½” / 6 ¾”
Child Small: 15 ½” / 7 ¼”
Child Medium: 16 ½” / 7 ½”
Child Large: 17 ¾” / 7 ¾”
Adult Small: 19” / 8”
Adult Medium: 20” / 8 ¼”
Adult Large: 21 ¼” / 8 ½”
For DK weight version:
Needles:
US Size 4 circular knitting needles, 16” long and 32” long (for magic loop instead of double pointed needles) OR
US Size 4 double pointed needles, set of 5
NOTE: If working size Preemie or 0-6 Months, you must use double pointed needles, as a 16” circular needle will be too long. If you want to use a circular needle for those sizes, use a longer one with the magic loop method.
Yarn:
#3 DK weight yarn, 38 (46, 57, 77, 88, 97, 106, 115, 126, 137) yards.
You Will Also Need:
- 4 Locking or Split-Ring Stitch Markers (if using double pointed needles, only 1 stitch marker)
- Scissors
- Ruler (for measuring gauge)
- Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
For Worsted Weight Version:
Needles:
US Size 8 circular knitting needles, 16” long and 32” long (for magic loop instead of double pointed needles) OR
US Size 8 double pointed needles, set of 5
NOTE: If working size Preemie or 0-6 Months, you must use double pointed needles, as a 16” circular needle will be too long. If you want to use a circular needle for those sizes, use a longer one with the magic loop method.
Yarn:
#4 Worsted weight yarn, 28 (33, 40, 55, 62, 68, 76, 82, 88, 95) yards.
You Will Also Need:
- 4 Locking or Split-Ring Stitch Markers (if using double pointed needles, only 1 stitch marker)
- Scissors
- Ruler (for measuring gauge)
- Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
How Do I Access the Pattern?
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