Discover timeless charm with these Simplicity Fair Isle Hat knitting pattern. This design seamlessly blends simplicity and elegance, making it the perfect accessory for those who appreciate refined style. Immerse yourself in the art of Fair Isle knitting and create a hat that exudes sophistication.

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Pattern notes:

This pattern comes in 4 sizes from baby (15-18”) to adult L sizes (24-25”).
Skill Level: Intermediate. it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes.
The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.

SIZE

Baby (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Child (19-21”/48-54 cm)
Adult (21-23”/54-59 cm)
Adult L (23-25”/59-64 cm)

MATERIALS:

Yarn Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75 oz (75 m/50 g) or any other aran yarn.

Deep ocean mix 8905 – 1 skein;
Off White uni colour 0100 – 1 skein;
Blush mix 8912 – 1 skein;
Forget-me-not uni colour 8783 – 1 skein.

US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles.
US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles or US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles.

GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 24 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.

STICH GLOSSARY

K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Rem =Remain(ing)
st(s) = Stitch(es)

Baby (15-18”/38-46 cm)

Brim.
Cast on 72 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.

1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (see pic A1)
Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).

Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.

Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm).
Knit rnds 1-28 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 6 times.

Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 18 times.

1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 36 sts.
2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 36 sts
3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts.

Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.

POM POM:
Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm.
Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

Child (19-21’/48-54 cm)

Brim:
Cast on 84 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.

1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1)
Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).

Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.

Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm).
Knit rnds 1-30 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 7 times.

Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 21 times.

1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 42 sts.
2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 42 sts
3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 21 sts.

Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.

POM POM:
Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm.
Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

Adult S (21-23’/54-59 cm)

Brim:
Cast on 96 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1)
Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).

Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.

Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm).
Knit rnds 1-30 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 8 times.

Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-11 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 12 times.

1st rnd: *K2tog. K6. Rep from * around. 84 sts.
2nd rnd: Work even in pattern.
3rd rnd: *K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 72 sts.
4th rnd: Work even in pattern.
5th rnd: *K2tog. K4. Rep from * around. 60 sts.
6th rnd: Work even in pattern.
7th rnd: *K2tog. K3. Rep from * around. 48 sts.
8th rnd: Work even in pattern.
9th rnd: *K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 36 sts.
10th rnd: Work even in pattern.
11th rnd: *K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24 sts.

Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.

POM POM:
Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm.
Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

Adult M (23-25’/59-64 cm)

Brim:
Cast on 108 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1)
Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).

Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.

Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm).
Knit rnds 1-34 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 9 times.

Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-13 of A5, reading rows from right to left, noting 9-st rep will be worked 12 times.

1st rnd: *K2tog. K7. Rep from * around. 96 sts.
2nd rnd: Work even in pattern.
3rd rnd: *K2tog. K6. Rep from * around. 84 sts.
4th rnd: Work even in pattern.
5th rnd: *K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 72 sts.
6th rnd: Work even in pattern.
7th rnd: *K2tog. K4. Rep from * around. 60 sts.
8th rnd: Work even in pattern.
9th rnd: *K2tog. K3. Rep from * around. 48 sts.
10th rnd: Work even in pattern.
11th rnd: *K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 36 sts.
12th rnd: Work even in pattern.
13th rnd: *K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24 sts.

Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.

POM POM:
Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm.
Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

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