I love to knit objects that are direct and unfussy and that I can accomplish no matter how many times I am distracted by my busy schedule. Designed to be worked up in our new Worsted Twist, a classic, plied yarn in 100% incredibly soft merino, this pattern is my new project of choice.

Basic Hats For Everyone | Purl Soho

The Basic Hats for Everyone Pattern is definitely a desert-island choice, the kind of pattern that you turn to again and again, year after year. It covers four hat styles: rolled brim, garter stitch brim, ribbed brim and ear flap; and is sized to fit just about everyone: babies, uncles and grandmas!

Basic Hats For Everyone | Purl Soho

Since these hats are, in fact, so basic, they’re ripe for personal touches: pom poms, stripes, tassels, duplicate stitch designs, you name it. Super simple with the opportunity to customize? Think this season’s perfect hand knit gift, and whip up a stack for everyone you know!

Basic Hats For Everyone | Purl Soho

Here are all the pertinents… And happy knitting! -Joelle

Update: New Pom Poms

November 2019

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We’re having a party and you’re invited! We’ve topped a few of our favorite hat patterns with festive pom poms including our Basic Hats For Everyone! Using our Pom Pom Maker Set in the Small + Large and Extra Large + Jumbo sizes, adorn your Hats and join in on the party here!

Update: New Colors!

September 2020

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Thanks to a fresh new palette of Worsted Twist colors, our Basic Hats For Everyone are back in a whole new world of velvet blues and teacake pinks. Like a hydrangea forest, we love the vibe!

UPDATE: NOW IN NIGH DK… AND THE PATTERN IS FREE!

NOVEMBER 2023

Basic Hats For Everyone | Purl Soho

Our exquisitely soft and lovely Nigh DK cashmere guarantees this new version of our Basic Hats For Everyone pattern will be anything but basic! Nigh DK is made of 100% cashmere from the downy undercoat of goats roaming the Mongolian steppe… It’s nature’s very special answer to harsh winters, perfect for the goats and for us, too! It takes only one skein for most sizes and options, but you’ll want to pick up several so you can mix and match… So, download the free PDF pattern, and knit some way-better-than-basic hats for everyone!

Designed by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.

Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoBasicHatsForEveryone, and #PurlSohoWorstedTwist. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Materials

In addition to a Basic Hats for Everyone pattern you’ll need…

  • 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 165 (165, 330, 330) yards required. (NOTE: We no longer offer Worsted Twist, but choose from one of our other worsted/aran weight yarns.)
  • US 7 (4.5 mm), 16-inch circular needle
  • US 7 double pointed needles

Gauge

  • 5 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch

Sizes

Baby (Child, Woman, Man)

  • 14 (16, 18, 20) inches in circumference

Pattern

Basic Hats For Everyone | Purl Soho

The Basic Hats for Everyone pattern is available for purchase a downloadable PDF!