Knitted Vintage Men’s Hat

Looking for a stylish accessory to add a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe? Look no further than the beloved knitted vintage men's hat! The timeless charm of these hats effortlessly combines fashion and function, keeping you warm and cozy while adding a sophisticated touch to any outfit. Whether you're strolling through the city streets or enjoying a brisk autumn hike, the knitted vintage men's hat is sure to turn heads and make a statement. With its classic design and versatile appeal, this hat is a must-have for any fashion-forward gentleman looking to add a dash of retro flair to his ensemble. So go ahead, embrace the vintage vibes and elevate your style game with this iconic accessory!

Knitting materials and knitting tools:

• Double-pointed or circular knitting needles 4 mm (US 6 /UK 8) for the ribbing, 4.5 mm (US 7 /UK 7) for the main part.
• Knit Picks, Simply Wool – 100% Eco Wool. Color #: OC, 100 grams -193 yards per skein – in total less than 1 ball;
• Weight Category – 5. Quantity – less than1 ball. If you have difficulty to find aforementioned brand of yarn, use something else that will have about 100 m (110 yards) per 100 grams skein.
• Pom pom – black/white/purple color. Material – natural fur / faux fur / yarn pom pom. Size – 15-16-17 cm.

Knit vintage hat size:

Head circumference: 56-58 cm (21-22”).

Gauge: 15 -16 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:

• K – knit
• P – purl
• Pm – place marker
• P2tog – purl two together
• K2tog – knit two together
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Men’s vintage hat knitting pattern

Body of the vintage hat for men:

Using smaller size needles, cast on 80 stitches or any other number that is divisible by 16. Place stitch marker and join to knit in the round. Rib k2, p2 until piece measures 13 cm (for the hat with folded brim).

Switch to 4.5 mm knitting needles.

Round 1: [p7, k2, p7] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 2: [k2, p5, k2, p5, k2] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 3: [p7, k2, p7] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 4: [k3, p4, k2, p4, k3] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 5: [k4, p3, k2, p3, k4] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 6: [k5, p2, k2, p2, k5] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 7: [k1, p1, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 8: [k1, p2, k10, p2, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 9: [k1, p3, k8, p3, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 10: [k1, p4, k6, p4, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 11: [k1, p14, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 12: [k1, p5, k4, p5, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 13: [k1, p14, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 14: [k1, p4, k6, p4, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 15: [k1, p3, k8, p3, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 16: [k1, p2, k10, p2, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 17: [k1, p1, k4, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 18: [k5, p2, k2, p2, k5] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 19: [k4, p3, k2, p3, k4] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 20: [k3, p4, k2, p4, k3] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 21: [p5, p2tog, k2, p2tog, p5] – repeat till the end of round. (70 stitches)

Round 22: [k2, p4, k2, p4, k2] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 23: [p6, k2, p6] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 24: [k3, p3, k2, p3, k3] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 25: [k4, p2, k2, p2, k4] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 26: [k5, p1, k2, p1, k5] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 27: [k1, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 28: [k1, p1, k10, p1, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 29: [k1, p2, k8, p2, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 30: [k1, p3, k6, p3, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 31: [k1, p2tog, p8, p2tog, k1] – repeat till the end of round. (60 stitches)

Round 32: [k1, p3, k4, p3, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 33: [k1, p10, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 34: [k1, p2, k6, p2, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 35: [k1, p1, k8, p1, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Shaping the crown of vintage hat for men:

Round 36: [k2tog] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 37: knit all stitches around.

Round 38: [k2tog] – repeat till the end of round.

Break yarn and leave 10 cm tail. Thread end through remaining 15 stitches and fasten securely. Weave in all ends.

Optionally add yarn, faux or real fur pom pom.