Pebble Street Hat

> > For notification about new patterns, > subscriber-only discounts, occasional > freebies, and more, join the [Softyarn](https://ravelry.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ab1d4f2a1943bc5e649746db8&id=48f85c6c39) > [Designs newsletter.](https://ravelry.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ab1d4f2a1943bc5e649746db8&id=48f85c6c39) > Use an easy slip-stitch pattern to make the most cozy, squishy hat! You will find yourself casting this hat on again and again to satisfy requests - and yourself. The stitch pattern’s soothing rhythm carries you along until you have a finished hat before you know it. Why you will cast this hat on again and again: • The stitch pattern’s soothing rhythm makes it easy to relax into the pattern and just keep on knitting. • The hat looks good with or without a pompom. • The texture of this hat makes it fabulous with a solid-colored yarn, but is also simple enough to work with variegated or hand-painted yarn. • It looks great on both men and women. • With four sizes, it’s ideal for gift knitting: perfect for “mommy and me” or boyfriend-girlfriend sets. **Sizes** <i>Note that the hat is quite stretchy</i>Child: finished size 13.5”/ 35 cm (for ages 3 - 10 years/ head circumference 16 - 18”/ 45 - 51 cm)Teen/adult small: finished size 16”/ 40 cm (for head circumference 19 - 22”/ 49 - 55 cm)Adult regular: finished size 18”/ 45 cm (for head circumference 21 - 23”/ 53 - 58 cm)Adult large: finished size 20.5”/ 52 cm (for head circuference 22 - 24”/ 56 - 61 cm) **Yarn**: Aran weight yarn, approximately 60 (80, 100, 120) grams/100 (130, 160, 200) yards/90 (120, 150, 185) meters, depending on size. **Gauge**: 18 sts and 24 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch; 22 sts and 32 rows to 4” /10 cm) in pattern stitch. **Needles**: US 8/5.0 mm and 7/4.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge plus one size smaller. **Difficulty**: Beginner **Skills**: Knit, purl, and slipped stitches; working in the round; kfb and k2tog. **Questions as you go?** Designer email is included in the pattern. Thank you to the fabulous test knitters of this shawl! If you might be interested in test knitting, [join the Softyarn Designs newsletter.](https://ravelry.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ab1d4f2a1943bc5e649746db8&id=48f85c6c39) Explore more of my patterns and find helpful knitting tips at [softyarndesigns.com.](www.softyarndesigns.com)