Beginner-friendly knitting patterns are designed to introduce simple projects that focus on basic stitches and fundamental knitting techniques. These patterns help you build a strong foundation in essential knitting skills, primarily featuring knit and purl stitches for straightforward, enjoyable crafting.
Designed by Kate Atherley, the Warm and Easy Hat is an ideal project for beginners to practice their knit stitches and work in the round. Three super helpful Warm and Easy Hat Knitting Classes with Kate Atherley are freely available on YouTube.
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball). Single color hat in shade Indigo Child – 1 ball. Colorblock hat in shade Silver Screen – 1 ball and Borealis Bash – 1 ball.
&Make is a range of yarn for stitchers at every stage of their crafting journey, made with 100% natural, sustainable fibres from renewable sources in a stunning full palette of cheerful brights and nuanced shades created by overdyeing a range of naturally light and dark colored fibres.
The Warm and Easy Hat is worked in the round, from the cuff up to the crown.
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with finished measurements:
Circumference: 36 (40, 47, 51, 56, 60) cm / 14 (16, 18.5, 20.5, 22, 24) in
Height: 15 (18, 20, 22, 23, 25) cm / 6 (7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10) in
The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
This pattern is designed for use on mobile devices and is not optimized for printing. The instructions are spread out to provide a more accessible format for beginner knitters.
4mm (US 6) circular needle in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference
5mm (US 8) circular needle in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference
5mm (US 8) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
2 stitch markers, including 1 removable
Darning needle
We were keen to have Kate contribute a design in support of our newest &Make yarns and we are thrilled to be welcoming her back! Designer, knitting teacher, editor, and author Kate Atherley is living the knit-tastic life...
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