How to Knit a Hat

If you want to knit a hat and you are looking for a very simple pattern then you have come to the right place! The following pattern for a "cat" hat is one of the simplest there is so it is perfect for children and beginners to try. You only need two needles and no knowledge of decreasing is required.

You may be wondering why it is called a "cat" hat. The reason for this is that the corners of this hat are pointy and look a bit like cats ears. This sounds a bit strange but the end product looks great.

[Photo coming soon!]

Skill Level

Easy / Beginner

Materials Needed

1 ball DK yarn

4.5mm (US Size ) straight knitting needles

Instructions

Cast on 100 stitches

1st Row: Knit to end

Repeat 1st Row for the next 11 rows

Then, knit 17 cm of stockinette (ie knit one row, purl one row)

Bind off

NB Remember to leave a long yarn end for sewing the seam!

To Make Up

Lay your piece of knitted fabric out horizontally. Then, fold both ends in so that they meet in the middle. Sew the ends together with mattress stitch. Finally, with the wrong side facing you, sew a seam along the top edge.

Turn the hat inside out and there you have your Cat Hat :)