The Best Hat Ever

You can stop your search for your next favorite hat knitting pattern, because this truly is the Best Hat Ever. Designed to fit closely around your head, this warm cap conveniently covers the tops of your ears for additional warmth. The best part? This hat is available in seven different sizes made to fit preemies all the way up to an adult male. Seamlessly knit from the top down, this pattern also offers an optional striped version if you're looking for something with a little more pizazz.
Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm, 7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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Lisa
Jun 21, 2021
The link to this pattern has not worked correctly for several years, not sure why a non working link would be featured in this morning's email?

Kristina K
Jun 21, 2021
Hi Lisa, the pattern seems to be working on our end. A download should immediately start when you click the "Click here for knitting pattern" button. If you need assistance with the download or the pattern sent directly to your email, please let us know and we'd be happy to assist. Happy knitting! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

m1o9y3a8 8965340
Nov 29, 2013
please tell me how to get the pattern - thank you

Hat lady
Oct 03, 2013
There is no pattern here! I suggest you remove it from your site.

hamneggs
Oct 19, 2013
Yes, there is a pattern here. Look at the bottom of your screen when you click on the pattern link. You should get a question if you want to open of save the Simply Spring beanie. If you choose to open you will be taken to the Ravelry pattern.

berniceparrott 974 2087
Sep 23, 2013
This patter can be found on the coats and clark website entitled."Gotcha Covered #1" LW1268. I finally managed to print out the full set of instructions from there.

berniceparrott 974 2087
Sep 23, 2013
This pattern doesn't print out properly. Half of the instructions are missing.

Carol 1217
Aug 10, 2013
Tried to open the free pattern to find this message: Sorry! That download could not be found. The designer has probably removed the pattern as a free download. Please remove this item from your patterns offered. I have the latest versions of Adobe and Internet Explorer and I still can't access the pattern. It is so frustrating to find a picture of an item that would be nice to try only to find it is no longer available!
Editor Dana
Aug 12, 2013
Hi there! I was able to successfully download the pattern in the latest version of Firefox. It may be helpful to send us a screenshot of what you see on your computer. It is fast and easy: There is a button on the top right corner of your keyboard that says PrintScrn. Press that button and it takes/copies a mental photo of whats on your screen. You can then paste it into your email (Control + V) and send to us so we can better assess. Happy Knitting!

billikens
Jul 10, 2013
I am not able to download the pattern.

AllFreeSewing Edit or AR
Jul 12, 2013
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jnjam 4912632
Jun 26, 2013
My pattern downloaded as 'Simply Spring Beanie'- not - 'the best hat ever'. why,I do not know!

BHerb
May 06, 2013
Hi all! If you click on 'Click here for knitting pattern' it should download a free PDF file of the pattern. In order to access PDF files, you need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. This is a free and easy program to use, which you can access at http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Hope this helps. Happy knitting! editors of AllFreeKnitting

jennygough3 342768 6
May 05, 2013
How do I find instructions logged in but only get picture

juliekce 0824938
Mar 13, 2013
No pattern to ssee. Very frustrating!!!

kamtravels2
Jul 11, 2013
If you saved it as a PDF there is a picture of the hat. Or do you mean something else?
pamiam01 4462300
Feb 28, 2013
I got it...logged in with facebook and downloaded the file, and saved to my documents "knitting" folder. Thanks looks like fun, will try it soon.

lrstep37 7990974
Feb 11, 2013
didnt get the pattern so dont know if i llike it or not

sisusal 5744415
Jan 19, 2013
i, too, cannot find the pattern

dorishendricks 596 6352
Jan 26, 2013
I'm not too computer savy and have punched everything I know to and still cannot bring up the pattern for "the best hat ever". I don't know why it's made to be so difficult. Doris Hendricks
editorKS
Dec 31, 2012
Hi, all! Once you follow the link to the designer's blog, you will see that the first pattern is for leg warmers. Once you scroll down a bit, the very next pattern is for the beanie pictured here. For those of you having trouble accessing/printing the pattern, it is available as a PDF file, so you will need Adobe installed on your computer if you do not already (it is free). For downloading instructions, please see Adobes website here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Hope this helps! --Editors of AllFreeKnitting

algonac35 3025611
Dec 30, 2012
Why am I not ab le to print the pattern for Simply Spring Beanie?
jmm30 4847900
Dec 30, 2012
I can't find the patttern. When I click on pattern, I get leg warmers!!!!!!

algonac35 3025611
Dec 29, 2012
I cannot seem to be able to print out the pattern for ther Best Hat Ever Can you help me

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