Simply Stairs Hat

Once you know how to knit a hat, there's a lot you can do with simple knit and purl stitches. The Simply Stairs Hat uses the two stitches to create an embossed-looking stair pattern with a nubby brim. This bright hat requires only one skein of bulky yarn and looks great on both men and women. Whether you're looking for an easy knitting-for-beginners project or a break from more complicated patterns, this simple knit hat pattern will help you climb the style ladder.

Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch