Aldo Hat

Here's a fun, textured hat to knit for a guy. Knit from the top down with a circular needle. No double points are needed for this one! Begin by provisionally casting on and knitting a square. Then pick up stitches around the square and knit the hat sides in the round using three textured stitch patterns. Finish with ribbing and a stretchy bind off. You'll need 120 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needle for a hat that measures 20" around (not stretched) x 9" deep (from middle of square top to bottom). For a larger hat, use size 8 needles and Aran/heavy worsted weight yarn and for a smaller hat use a DK weight yarn with size 6 needles. The 3 page pattern includes written row and round instructions with tutorials for a crochet cast on and a stretchy bind off. Check out the [Aldo Scarf][1] to make a matching set. Pattern was revised and updated on February 25, 2025. An option to turn the hat into a wrist bag are now also included in the pattern. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aldo-scarf