Grandma's Favorite Garter Stitch Hat
Do you want to know why everyone loves Grandma's Favorite Garter Stitch Hat? It's because it's so easy! Who would have thought that the simplest stitch in knitting could create something so pretty? You don't need to be a knitting master to create something gorgeous. In fact, you can just barely be beginning knitting to make this attractive hat. Just set aside a couple of hours out of your day to sit back, relax and mindlessly work on this knit hat pattern, and the next thing you know, you have grandma's favorite hat in your wardrobe.
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- 480-202 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Berry Jam 2 Balls
- Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
- Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Gauge: 15 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Size: One Size
Finished Circumference: About 20 in. (51 cm). Hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
Finished Length: About 10 in. (25.5 cm)
Instructions:
Hat
Cast on 74 stitches.
Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm). Bind off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through last row and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Finishing
Sew seam. Weave in ends.