Knitted Ski Hat

The knitted ski hat is the perfect accessory to keep you warm and stylish on the slopes. With its cozy design, this hat will not only keep your head and ears toasty but also add a fun pop of color to your ensemble. Whether you're hitting the slopes or just braving the chilly weather, the knitted ski hat is the ultimate must-have for any adventure. So, grab your favorite color and get ready to stay snug and fabulous all season long!

One size fits most adults (shown on a 22-inch head)

Finished Measurement:

Length: 11.5 inches
Circumference: 14 - 24 inches (unworn vs. fully stretched)
Width of back flap: 10 - 16 inches (unworn vs. fully stretched)

Materials:

[MC] Brown Sheep Co. Lamb's Pride Bulky [85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd/112m per 100g skein]; color: Bulldog Blue; 1 skein
[CC] Blackberry Ridge fingering weight wool [100% wool; 450 yd/405m per approx. 114g (4 oz) skein]; color: Blue Stone; less than 1 skein

1 16-inch US #10/6 mm circular needle
1 set US #10/6 mm double-point needles
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitch marker

Gauge:

12 sts/21 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern notes:

Back flap is worked back and forth on circular needle, then additional sts are cast on and the crown of the hat is worked in the round.
When shaping crown, switch to double-point needles when necessary.

Directions:

Using MC and circular needle, CO 38 sts.Row 1 [RS]: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.Row 2 [WS]: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.
These 2 rows establish 2x2 Rib.

Increase Row [RS]: Kfb, work in rib as set to last st, kfb.Next Row [WS]: Work all sts in patt as set, incorporating new sts into rib patt.
Repeat these 2 rows twice more. 44 sts.
Cont in patt as set until work measures 3 inches.
Join CC and work with both yarns held tog. Cont in patt as set until work measures 5 inches, ending with a WS row.Next Row [RS]: CO 3 sts, work new sts in patt and cont in patt to end, CO 3 sts.Next Row [WS]: Work all sts in patt as set.
Repeat these 2 rows once more.Next Row [RS]: CO 3 sts, work new sts in patt and cont in patt to end, CO 3 sts, place marker and join to begin working in the round. There will be 4 k sts at center front of hat, forming one wide rib. 62 sts on needle.
Work 2 more rounds in patt as set.
Work 30 sts of next round, break CC yarn.
Cont in patt as set with MC until work measures 8 inches from beg.

Shape Crown

Next Round: [Work 10 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 57 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 9 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 52 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 8 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 47 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 7 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 42 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 6 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 37 sts rem.Next Round: [Work 5 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 32 sts rem.Next Round: [Work 4 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 27 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 3 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 22 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: [Work 2 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 17 sts rem.Next Round: [Work 1 sts in patt, work next 2 sts tog in patt] 5 times, k2. 12 sts rem.
Work 1 round in patt as set.Next Round: K2tog 5 times, k2. 7 sts rem.
Break yarn, draw through rem sts and pull tight.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends.