Knit This Cozy Belt-Welt Hat — Simple Pattern for Two Adult Sizes (Bright Blue Sample)

This Knitted Belt Welt Hat combines a warm, snuggly shape with an attractive belt-welt texture for a stylish winter accessory. The pattern is written for two adult sizes; the only difference between sizes is the needle sizes used. The sample shown uses a bright blue yarn. Below you’ll find materials, gauge, and step-by-step instructions to knit the hat from brim to crown.

Caption: Finished Knitted Belt Welt Hat in Bright Blue showing the belt-welt texture around the body of the hat.

Sizes: Small Adult (Large Adult)

Yarn: Simplinatural by HiKoo by Skacel (40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk; 183 yards [167 meters]/100 grams); #098 Bright Blue – one skein (both sizes)

Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6, one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 8 (one 16" circular needle in size US 7, one 16" circular needle in size US 9, one set of dpns, also in size US 9)

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches on size 8 needles, 16 stitches = 4 inches on size 9 needles

Notes: The only difference between the small and large size is the needle sizes used — use the smaller needle pairing for Small and the larger pairing for Large. Check your gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.

Using your smaller circular needle, cast on 90 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit the following ribbing row:

Ribbing Row: * p1, k1; rep from *

Knit this ribbing row until piece measures 4". And now, it's time to switch to your larger needles and the main pattern, which is Belt Welt, and goes as follows:

Rows 1 - 4: knit

Rows 5 - 8: * p4, k2 *

Knit rows 1 - 8 four times, and then it's time to begin the decreases, which go as follows:

Decrease Row 1: * k3, k2tog, ssk, k11 * (80 stitches)

Decrease Row 2: * k2, k2tog, ssk, k10 * (70 stitches)

You may want to switch to your dpns about now...

Decrease Row 3: * k1, k2tog, ssk, k9 * (60 stitches)

Decrease Row 4: * k2tog, ssk, k8 * (50 stitches)

Decrease Row 5: slip first stitch from first dpn to last dpn (so, in effect, this will become the last stitch of the row rather than the first); then, * ssk, k1, p4, k1, k2tog * (40 stitches)

Decrease Row 6: * ssk, p4, k2tog * (30 stitches)

Decrease Row 7: * k1, (p2tog) twice, k1 * (20 stitches)

Decrease Row 8: * k1, p2tog, k1 * (15 stitches)

Decrease Row 9: * slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso * (5 stitches)

Clip tail of yarn, thread through final 5 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends.

Finishing tip: Weave in all ends securely and gently shape the hat with your hands. If you prefer a different fit, adjust needle size or check a different gauge swatch before starting.