Fur Trimmed Knit Hat

 Winter is almost here, and hats are the thing to make right now. I see so many hat patterns floating around. I'm not much of a hat person. I think I might have a funny-shaped head, because they never stay down over my ears when I wear them, and they give me a headache when they are tight across my forehead. But I got an idea for a hat.

I wanted to design a hat that was comfortable to wear, and is not like all the other hats on the market right now. I LOVE the fur pom poms, so I thought I would try a fur band to match. I did some searching, but didn't see a single hat like that (at least not on Etsy). 

So here it is. It fits just right and stays on without squeezing my head. The fur is so soft on my forehead and ears. And it's warm, but not too warm. It's my "just right" hat! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

For this hat I used Lion Brand Go For Faux and Wool Ease Thick and Quick. Both are available in a variety of color. Here are some of the color combinations I came up with.

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Fur Trimmed Knit Hat

Knitting Pattern

The Fur Trimmed Knit Hat is a beginner-friendly pattern for a super comfy, warm winter hat. It uses super bulky yarn for a quick knit, and the fur band is soft against your skin. It is knit in the round, so there are no seams to sew, and the decreases for the crown of the hat are minimal.

Difficulty

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Finished Sizes

This pattern is written for sizes S, M, and L. Sizes are listed as S (M, L).

 

All measurements are approximate as this fabric has some stretch. 

Length: 10 (10, 10)”/25 (25, 25) cm

Circumference (fur band): 19.5 (21.5, 23.5)”/50 (55, 60) cm

Circumference (ribbed portion - unstretched): 18 (20, 22)”/46 (51, 56) cm

Instructions are written using standard US abbreviations. 
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
K2tog - knit 2 together
P2tog - purl 2 together

Materials 

(for color combo pictured at right)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick™ (5 oz./140 g; 87 yds/80 m): 1 skein #545 Dusk 
Lion Brand Go For Faux™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 65 yds/60 m): 1 skein #204 Chinchilla
Size 11 (6.0 mm), 16”-24” circular knitting needles 
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle (to finish top of hat and weave in ends)

      

Gauge (Approximately)
With Wool Ease Thick & Quick™:
9.5 stitches in 2x2 rib = 4” (10 cm)
14 rows in 2x2 rib = 4” (10 cm)

With Go For Faux™:
9 stitches (in stockinette st) = 4” (10 cm)
3 rows = 1” (2.5 cm)

Instructions

Fur band

With size 11 (6.0 mm), 18”-24” circular needles and Go For Faux™, CO 44 (48, 52) stitches. Place marker and join to work in round. If using 24” circular needles, the magic loop method may be necessary to work the first round.

Round 1: Purl each stitch around. Slip marker to right-hand needle.

Repeat Round 1 until piece measures approximately 3” (7.6 cm), about 10 rounds.

Body of hat

Change to Wool Ease Thick & Quick™.

Round 1: Knit each stitch around. Sl marker.

Round 2: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around; sl marker. [44 (48, 52) stitches]

Repeat Round 2 for approximately 6” (15 cm), or until entire hat measures approximately 9” (23 cm).

Decrease for crown

Round 1: *p2tog, k2. Repeat from * around. Slip marker.  [33 (36, 39) stitches]

Round 2: *p1, k2. Repeat from * around. Sl marker. 

Round 3: *k2tog, k1. Repeat from * around. Sl marker.  [22 (24, 26) stitches]

Round 4: Knit around; Sl marker.

Round 5: *k2tog. Repeat from * around. (for sizes S and L only - knit last stitch) Sl marker. [12 (12, 14) stitches]

Round 6: *k2tog. Repeat from * around. Remove marker. [6 (6, 7) stitches]

To fasten off, cut yarn and thread end through tapestry needle. Pull yarn tail through each loop on needles, then remove needles. Pull yarn tight to gather top of hat together. Fasten off and weave in ends. Attach a fur pom pom if desired.

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