The Manhattan Hat is named after the NYC borough that I call home. This pattern was inspired by store-bought hats that I saw on stylish people all around the city and I wanted to make my own hand-knit version. The Manhattan Hat has quickly become a staple in my wardrobe, and I hope you find it to be just the same.
The pattern includes 6 sizes from baby to adult large as well as 3 brim options to customize to your liking! You have a choice of 2 crown shaping options: either Inside Out using knit wise decreases or Right Side Out using purl wise decreases. Whichever option you choose, your end result will be the same fabulous hat!
SIZES
Baby, Toddler, Child (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
Finished circumference: 12”, 13.3”, 14.7” (16”, 17.3”, 18.7”) / 30.5, 34, 37.3 (40.6, 44, 47) cm
To fit a head circumference: 16”, 17.3”, 18.7” (20”, 21.3”, 22.7”) / 40.5, 44, 47.3 (50.6, 54, 57) cm with approximately 4” / 10 cm of negative ease.
YARN
A worsted weight yarn in the following yardage / meterage:
Brimless: 65, 79, 95 (105, 125, 150) yds / 59, 72, 87 (96, 114, 137) m
Single Fold: 100, 125, 150 (172, 201, 217) yds / 91, 114, 137 (158, 184, 198) m
Double Fold: 125, 155, 178 (227, 265, 285) yds / 114, 142, 163 (207, 242, 261) m
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 5 / 3.75mm - 12-16” (30-40 cm) circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for crown shaping.
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
GAUGE
24 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
Measured over 1x1 rib worked in the round after blocking. It is important to use the needle size you need to meet gauge.
