All Ways Hat

CONSTRUCTION

• This double-layered hat is worked seamlessly from end to end in a single piece. Casting on a small number of stitches, the hat begins with a top-down crown (shaped with increases). Once your full hat circumference has been reached, you will knit circularly to the desired length for your size and style (Beanie or Watchcap), then work a second crown (shaped with decreases) that mirrors the first to achieve a completed hat that resembles an elongated egg. Fold the finished piece in upon itself at the halfway point, punching one crown into the second crown, to create a double-thick, reversible stockinette cap that’s both warm and stylish.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Newborn (Baby, Child, Adult, Adult Large)

• Finished Circumference: 12 (15, 17, 18½, 20)” [30.5 (38, 43, 47, 51) cm]
• To fit head sizes: 11-13 (14-16, 17-19, 20-22, 23-25)” [28-33 (35.5-40.5, 43-48, 51-56, 58.5-63.5) cm]

GAUGE

• 6 stitches per inch, measured over stockinette stitch after blocking
• 24 stitches & 36 rounds = 4”/10 cm, exact row gauge is not critical
• Note that finished fabric has stretch. Finished measurements refer to unstretched fabric dimensions; the hat will fit head sizes that measure larger than circumferences listed.

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Tones Light — 100% Columbia Wool (225 yards/206 meters per 50g skein)

• Newborn (Baby, Child, Adult, Adult Large)
• Beanie: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)
• Watchcap: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)
• Adult Watchcap photographed in Vacay Undertone
• Adult Watchcap striped variation photographed in Baseline Overtone & Stonewash Overtone
• Child Watchcap two-in-one variation photographed in Granita Undertone & Granita Overtone
• Adult Beanie two-in-one variation photographed in Goldfinch Overtone & Goldfinch Undertone

Potential yarn substitutes include Peerie yarn. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.

• Adult Watchcap photographed in Peerie Alizarin

YARDAGE

• Beanie uses approximately 115 (184, 256, 302, 357) total yards [105 (168, 234, 276, 326) meters] of fingering weight yarn
• Watchcap uses approximately 142 (236, 332, 382, 434) total yards [130 (216, 304, 349, 397) meters] of fingering weight yarn

NEEDLES

16”/40 cm circular needle

• Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)
• Note: Not required for newborn & baby sizes

Double pointed needles (DPNs)

• In same size as 16”/40 cm circular above

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Disappearing Loop Cast On
• Blocking 101
• Knitwear Care

28 May 2025: Version 2.0

The companion PDF has been consolidated into the main pattern.