Alison's Basic Hat Recipe

Alison's Hat Recipe is the go-to resource you'll always want to have on hand! This versatile recipe-style pattern gives you options for different ribbings and slouch factors, as well as being easily adjustable to any gauge. Grab a yarn you can't wait to knit with and cast on a hat for yourself or anyone on your knitworthy list! Samples shown in the following yarns: BERROCO MERINO 401 (50 g): 2 balls #11274 Teal; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm on size 7 / 4.5 mm BERROCO HEARTHSIDE (100 g): 1 ball #11009 Ebony; 15.5 sts and 21 rows = 4" / 10 cm on size 10.5 / 6.5 mm BERROCO GIMLET (50 g): 2 balls #10721 Mojito; 14 sts and 21 rnds = 4" / 10 cm on size 10 / 6 mm BERROCO CAROUSEL (100 g): 1 ball #4465 Leap Frog; 27 sts and 36 rnds = 4" / 10 cm on size 4 / 3.5 mm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS *Berroco Merino 401:* 19¼" unstretched circumference, to fit 20¾–21¾" head *Berroco Hearthside:* 19½" unstretched circumference, to fit 21–22" head *Berroco Gimlet:* 20½" unstretched circumference, to fit 22–23" head *Berroco Carousel:* 17¾" unstretched circumference, to fit 19¼–20¼" head