Cozy Knit Hat with Ties

This knitted hat is made from soft yarn in an off-white color with subtle texture. It features two ties that add a fun element to the design. The knitted stitches create a cozy, warm garment perfect for any chilly day.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight wool (about 100 yards in off-white)
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles and double-pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using size 8 needles.

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• sts = stitches
• rnd = round
• pm = place marker
• bo = bind off
• inc = increase

Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the circular needles, cast on 80 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
2. Ribbing: Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Body of Hat: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Decrease Crown:
   1. R1: *K8, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (70 sts)
   2. R2: K all sts
   3. R3: *K7, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (63 sts)
   4. R4: K all sts
   5. R5: *K6, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (56 sts)
   6. R6: K all sts
   7. R7: *K5, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (49 sts)
   8. R8: K all sts
   9. R9: *K4, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (42 sts)
   10. R10: K all sts
   11. R11: *K3, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (35 sts)
   12. R12: K all sts
   13. R13: *K2, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (28 sts)
   14. R14: K all sts
   15. R15: *K1, k2tog* repeat from * to * around (21 sts)
   16. R16: K all sts
   17. R17: *K2tog* repeat around (10 sts)
5. Finish Crown: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Weave in ends securely.
6. Make Ties: For each tie, cut two lengths of yarn about 30 inches long. Hold two lengths together and braid them. Tie a knot at one end. Attach these ties to the sides of the hat, weaving them through stitches and securing them with a knot.

Your cozy knit hat with ties is complete! Enjoy your new stylish accessory or gift it to someone special. Happy knitting!