Simple Wide Brim Hat
Whether you're looking for that perfect stocking stuffer, last minute holiday gift idea or an easy-to-make mens knit hat pattern, this Simple Wide Brim Hat fits the bill. Because of the basic design, this hat also makes a great present for women too. And with a cozy ribbed brim, you won't have to worry about this hat popping off your head after walking through a strong gust of wind.
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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3cats2love
Feb 13, 2017
This is a nice watch cap or skull cap pattern with a wide cuff of ribbing at the bottom (not brim as others have noted). I like the large cuff because it becomes adjustable - you can pull it down over your ears and neck when it's really cold, then fold it up more when it's warmer outside.
The Designing Peng uin
Aug 11, 2016
Really had my hopes up for a wide brim - but this is actually a hat with a deep cuff -- it is a neat toque but not what I had hoped for still looking for that wide brim
zilverb
Jul 26, 2017
Here are free knitting patterns for some brimmed hats. See if you like any of them. http//intheloopknitting.com/hats-with-brims-knitt == ing-patterns/
belindav123 413838 8
Dec 02, 2015
I would love a pattern for an actual wide brim hat and directions to felt it.
NanaKaren
Jul 09, 2013
I agree with another post - it's not a "wide brim" hat, it's a "wide cuff" hat. A brim stands out from the head & provides protection from rain or sun. A cuff hugs the head & adds an extra layer of warmth over the ears. This is a good wide cuff hat! -- I used to have a pattern for a medium or wide brim hat that you knitted (huge), then felted & shrank it down to the desired size. (I used several sizes of up-side- down mixing bowls for "hat forms" for those hats that I made for gifts!) I lost that pattern in a move, & wish I could find one like it again!
hamneggs
Oct 19, 2013
I agree with Nana Karen. It's not a brim at all, it is a cuff. I too would like to find a pattern for a hat with a true brim-keep that low slanting winter sun out of my eyes.
zilverb
Jul 26, 2017
Here are free knitting patterns for some brimmed hats. See if you like any of them. http//intheloopknitting.com/hats-with-brims-knitt == ing-patterns/
kamtravels2
Dec 09, 2012
I notice in the instructions that after making the brim it says to work 30 rows of stockinette then is says (K every round). K every round is a garter stitch. This is confusing since stockinette is K one row, P one row. So, which one is it? Stockinette or garter. The picture does shows stockinette.
enorton1 4744089
Dec 12, 2012
Your confusion results from the fact that when you knit round and round, (and not back and forth) on the circular needle, all stitches are facing the same way, so it looks the same as stockenette stitch when worked back and forth, (which also keeps the stitches all facing the same way.)Just keep working the knitted stitches as instructed.
dianegarrett2003 0 772476
Dec 01, 2012
I have been looking for a pattern for a hat knit with circular needles. Thanks so much.
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