Double Moss Stitch Knit Hat

The everyday knit hat for fall and winter.

Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | 22-24″ circumference; 8″ length

About this Pattern


If you’re looking for an easy hat to knit that doesn’t look easy, this is the pattern for you! The Double Moss Stitch Knit Hat here at B.Hooked combines some of our favorite yarn with one of our favorite “easy stitches that don’t look easy” to help you build even more confidence with knitting hats.

With this project you’ll practice your knits and purls in a way that creates a swirling design; a look that’s great for other projects too. Not just hats. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn or practice decreasing to shape the crown, an essential skill set for any knitter.

Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project before you begin. To help you succeed, we prepared a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations as well as a video tutorial and written instructions to walk you through the Double Moss Stitch Hat from start to finish.

Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 100 yds; Patons Alpaca Blend Yarn;
  • Color A – Tiger Eye; approx 60 yds
  • Color B – Birch; approx 40 yds
  • 6.5 mm 16″ Circular Needle
  • 6.5 mm Double Pointed needles OR 32″ Circular Needles (Crown)Tig
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch Marker
  • Scissors

Abbreviations


  • CO Cast On
  • K Knit
  • K2tog Knit Two Together
  • P Purl
  • Rem Remaining
  • Rep Repeat
  • St(s) Stitch(es)

Additional Notes


Finished Size

22-24″ circumference;
8″ length

Gauge

8 sts x 10 rows = 2″
(double moss stitch)

This pattern is worked from the band to the crown.

When you’re ready to work the crown, you will need to switch to the longer circular needle for the magic loop. If you prefer
knitting on double-pointed needles, evenly distribute your stitches between the four needles.

You can easily substitute another bulky-weight yarn. Just be sure to check your gauge so the sizing turns out as expected.

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Written Instructions


Band

With color A, CO 80 sts.

Rounds 1-7: K1, P1. Rep around.

Sides

Rounds 8-9: K1, P1. Rep around.

Rounds 10-11: P1, K1. Rep around.

Rep rounds 8-11 until your work measures 4.5″ from the cast on edge. On the first stitch of the next round break color A and add color B.

Continue working rounds 8-11 in the new color until your work measures 7″ from cast on edge, ending on an 11th round.

Crown (using double-pointed needles or magic loop)

Round 1: *K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, k2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (70 sts)

Round 2: *K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K the K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (70 sts)

Round 3: *P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (60 sts)

Round 4: *P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K the K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (60 sts)

Round 5: *K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (50 sts)

Round 6: *K3, K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (40 sts)

Round 7: *K2, K2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (30 sts)

Finishing

Cut working yarn leaving a tail that’s approximately 12″ long. With a yarn needle, thread the tail through each of the last round crown stitches, dropping them from the needle as you go. Pull the tail to draw up the top and reinforce by working the tail around the center of the closure. Weave in your ends.


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