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French Trapper Knit Hat

By: Jean Leffler from Stitching Grandma

13 Comments

French Trapper Knit Hat
French Trapper Knit Hat

"This hat pattern is worked flat and seamed, making it perfect for the beginner or advanced knitter. The weight of the yarn and corresponding needle size determines the size of the hat. This pattern fits most: sport weight for a child, #4 and bulky weight for youth and adult. Typically, one standard skein makes a hat and the tassel. Use up your yarn scraps and make a striped hat!"

NotesMatch the needle size to the yarn, as called for on the yarn label, to attain an approximate fit to the head circumference.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge9 stitches, 13 rows, 2 inches, ribbing and stockinette - (as a reference only) #4 yarn on size 8 in St st = 2 inch square (9 st, and 13 rows)

Materials List

  • #3 sport weight OR #4 medium weight OR #6 bulky weight
  • Appropriately sized needle for desired yarn weight
  • Yarn needle

Instructions

Beginning at lower edge, and with smaller needles, CO 72 sts.

Ribbing Cuff:
Row 1: *K 2, p 2; repeat from * across. (72 sts) Row 2: *K 2, p 2; repeat from * across. Repeat Rows 1-2 to approximately 3 from CO.

Cap Row 1:
Changing to larger needles, *K in next 23, inc, repeat from * across. (75 sts) Row 2: P in each st across. Row 3: K in each st across. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for St st until piece measures approximately 8 from CO edge ending with purl row.

Cap Shaping:
Row 1: *K next 13, dec, repeat from * across. (70 sts)
Rows 2-4: Work even in St st.
Row 5: *K next 12, dec, repeat from * across. (65 sts)
Rows 6-8: Work even in St st.
Row 9: *K next 11, dec, repeat from * across. (60 sts)
Rows 10-12: Work even in St st.
Row 13: *K next 10, dec, repeat from * across. (55 sts)
Rows 14-16: Work even in St st.
Row 17: *K next 9, dec, repeat from * across. (50 sts)
Rows 18-20: Work even in St st.
Row 21: *K next 8, dec, repeat from * across. (45 sts)
Rows 22-24: Work even in St st.
Row 25: *K next 7, dec, repeat from * across. (40 sts)
Rows 26-28: Work even in St st.
Row 29: *K next 6, dec, repeat from * across. (35 sts)
Rows 30-32: Work even in St st.
Row 33: *K next 5, dec, repeat from * across. (30 sts)
Rows 34-36: Work even in St st.
Row 37: Dec across. (15 sts)
Row 38-40: Work even in St st.
Row 41: BO loosely in k leaving long tail for seaming fasten off.

Finishing:
Using large-eyed needle and tail, gather BO row tightly. Fold hat in half from top to bottom and sew side seam with same tail. Turn up Ribbing Cuff.

Note: A tassel or a pom-pom can be added to the tip of the hat. Traditionally this was often tucked into the Ribbing Cuff.

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elliott1960 867630 3

Mar 09, 2019

It says repeat rows 1-2 until approx 3 , Im assuming thats 3inches?

Lisa

Sep 06, 2021

Yes, the pattern is poorly written and normally I'd say don't assume anything in knitting but in this case it is 3" of ribbing for the cuff of the hat.

3cats2love

Sep 13, 2017

This is a fun hat pattern, great for both adults and kids. It would look great in almost any color, even bright ones, or as suggested above you could bust some of your worsted weight yarn stash and make it with thick or thin stripes. The tassel on the end is a nice different touch than a pom pom.

aliceknitter

Sep 13, 2017

I have tried everything...can not find the pattern for for this hat. Help please.

KathrynAllison

Sep 13, 2017

Hello aliceknitter, the full instructions for this pattern have been added. Our apologies for the inconvenience! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

emdittrich 1323829

Sep 12, 2017

Pattern does not populate on page

KathrynAllison

Sep 13, 2017

Hello emdittrich 1323829, the full instructions for this pattern have been added. Our apologies for the inconvenience! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

msilverman1279

Sep 12, 2017

Where is the pattern for this? I don't see it.

KathrynAllison

Sep 13, 2017

Hello msilverman1279, the full instructions for this pattern have been added. Our apologies for the inconvenience! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

The Designing Peng uin

Dec 31, 2016

I remember seeing men wearing the 'trapper' hat when I was a child in Northern Ontario and in Qubec-- cannot find them now, other than handwoven ones -- shall enjoy knitting this pattern -- with the missing rows duly noted may add a few rows to be sure it covers ears and forehead for warmth when snowshoeing or cross country skiing and working in the bush - but knit in a thick soft yarn, these are so warm.

bjdodd

Jan 14, 2016

To rainfairy63 802749 3 It looks like they forgot to copy over those rows. Just work as others...Rows 30-32 Work even in St st. It's because of this only give this a rating of 4 stars.

rainfairy63 802749 3

Jan 14, 2016

What about rows 30-31-32???

bjdodd

Jan 14, 2016

It looks like they forgot to copy over those rows. Just work as others...Rows 30-32 Work even in St st. It's because of this only give this a rating of 4 stars.

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