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Warm Weather ~ Knitting Hats?

 

Beautiful sunrise, and the weather has been in the 60's, with yesterday almost 70 degrees.  A nice break in the weather.

I'm already writing up a list of new herbs to plant next year.  It may be the weather break inspiring me.

Winter home repairs are on hold for now, but I'm taking notes, making lists, and so forth.

Crazy me, as about 4 crochet blankets on the hooks, but for different occasions (I love a single yarn pattern for "on-the-go" etc.).  No hurry on any of them, other than one for a Christmas present.  I've had more "sit" time than I'd normally prefer, so I'm taking advantage of it.




Do any of my blog followers have a knitted hat pattern (easy) for beginners (or links to free online patterns)?  I have knit dishcloths, but would like to expand my ability to knit hats (before I attempt socks).  

Maybe a pattern you shared on your blog perhaps?  One of my grandmothers used to knit, but of course I was too young to even think to learn it before she passed (to be honest was never introduced to knitting by anyone).  Would love to expand my handicraft knowledge and experiences.

I'm thinking a baby hat, child hat and adult hat.  I was told that hats were more needed for donations than scarves (our school stated kids don't wear scarves anymore, but will wear hats).  Not that I will stop making scarves, but thought I would ask here, as so many of you are talented.  I would love to pair up baby blankets with hats, as an area pregnancy center has asked for donations.

Warm Weather ~ Knitting Hats?  ©  November 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said…
The weather sounds nice - I guess a bit different than what your area is used to, this time of the year.
The weather always inspires me. Yesterday went to a charming nursery and now I’m looking forward to Spring.
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Katie C. said…
If you go to “sheepandstitch.com”, she has some free patterns. It’s the one hat that I have made successfully. It uses super bulky yarn and you use a circular needle switching to double point needles as you get to the top. I have a big head and most hats don’t fit me. This one does! She also has several tutorials that you can watch.
November 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Betsy said…
I have a hat pattern that I'll give you the link for tomorrow. It is plain knit/purl and makes a really neat and quick hat. It's the pattern I used four our granddaughters hat in my last blog post but it has all sizes from small to adult. I'm just too tired to find it tonight. :-)
Blessings,
Betsy
November 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Debby, I think warmer weather always inspires me to think about Spring time ahead.
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Katie C. thank you so much. I did not know about that website. I will take a look.
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Betsy, thank you so much! I will go look at that hat too. Again, thank you!
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Carol said…
Since I don't crochet or knit, I would not have a pattern, but my mom might know of something I will ask her when I see her tomorrow
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Betsy said…
Here is a simple cable hat.

Supplies
Yarn: 2 skeins of Sweet Fiber Yarns Cashmere Aran (91m / 100y per 50g skein). Hats pictured are knit in Bruin and Smoke.
Sizing: To fit an adult head 22-24 inches in circumference.
Measurements: 8 inches wide, 11 inches long (unfolded brim) or 8.5 inches long (folded brim)
Needles: 
4mm / 6US 16” circular needle
5mm / 8US 16” circular needle
5mm / 8US dpns for decreases
Gauge:
Ribbing: 20 stitches per 4 inches in rib pattern (unstretched), using smaller needles
Body: 12 stitches and 7 rows = 2 inches by 1 inch in the cable pattern, using larger needles
Stitch Guide:
3/3 LC: Slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle.
2/2 LC: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, K2, K2 from cable needle.
K: Knit
P: Purl
SSK: Slip 2 stitches separately, knit together through back loop
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
 
Pattern
Brim
With smaller circular needles cast on 96 stitches. Place marker and join in round. Work ribbing until piece measures 4” from cast on edge.
Ribbing: (K2, P2) repeat to end of round.
 
Body
Switch to larger needles and begin body. Repeat brackets to end of round.
Rnds 1-3: (K6, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 4: (3/3 LC, P2, K2, P2)
Rnds 5-10: (K6, P2, K2, P2)
Work rounds 1-10 once. Repeat rounds 4-10 only four times more.
 
Crown Decreases
Change to DPNS when there are too few stitches to continue in the round on a circular needle.
Rnd 1:(3/3 LC, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 2: (K6, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 3: (K6, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 4: (SSK, K2, K2tog, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 5: (2/2 LC, P2, K2, P2)
Rnd 6: (K4, P2tog, K2, P2tog)
Rnd 7: (SSK, K2tog, P1, K2, P1)
Rnd 8: (K2tog, P1, K2tog, P1)
Rnd 9: Remove marker, K1, place marker, K2tog to end of round. 
Break yarn. Using a darning needle, thread yarn through the remaining stitches, pull tight and secure on wrong side. Weave in ends and block. Clip ends once dry.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Betsy said…
The other day hat is called “Everyday Beanie Pattern” by Amanda Morse and it’s free on Ravelry. It has all sizes.
Blessings,
Betsy
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Thank you again Betsy! I will look that one up.
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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