Designed by Kate Atherley, the Warm and Easy Hat is an ideal project for beginners to practice their knit stitches and working in the round. The beanie is a wardrobe staple and ideal for a first knitting project! This small project is relatively quick to knit...
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 working in the round. The beanie is a wardrobe staple and ideal for a first knitting project! This small project is relatively quick to knit and perfect for learning to knit in the round, work ribbing and get decreases down. With clear illustrated instructions and a full range of tutorials, the Warm and Easy Hat will help guide newbie knitters to build confidence and skills. It is also a lovely option for more experienced knitters who appreciate clean, minimalist design, and relaxing knitting with beautiful, affordable yarns. This kit is for a colorblock version of the hat in the &Make DK yarn. Kits are also available for colorblock versions of the &Make Aran Warm and Easy Hat, and &Make Super Bulky Warm and Easy Hat.
The Warm and Easy Hat is worked in the round, from the brim up to the crown. You will begin by casting on the contrast color and then working the brim with knit 1, purl 1 ribbing in that color. When the brim is finished, change your knitting yarn to your main color, working the body of the hat in Stockinette Stitch—knitting every round. When the body is finished, you will work decreases in the crown until just a few stitches are left. Secure the stitches, weave in the ends, block your hat, and voila! Your first hat is ready to wear!
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball) – 3 balls.
The photos show the hat in the main color, Mille Pink, and the contrasting rib in the contrast color, Look At The Stars.
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished circumference: 35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60) cm / 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) in
Finished height: 15 (18, 20, 22, 23, 25) cm / 6 (7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10) in
To choose your size, take your actual head circumference measurement and subtract 0–5 cm (0–2 in) for ‘negative ease’, and to make the hat fit comfortably.
We have a fantastic 3-part series of free online knitting classes with Kate Atherley to help you knit the Warm and Easy Hat! All three classes were recorded and are available to view on YouTube here.
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.
3 balls of &Make DK
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference
4mm (US 6) circular needle in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference
4mm (US 6) 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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