Knitted Knock it Out Hat

The "Knitted Knock it Out Hat" is a delightful addition to any winter wardrobe. With its cozy knit fabric and fun pom-pom detail, this hat exudes warmth and style. Whether you're heading out for a snowball fight or just a brisk walk in the cold, this hat will keep you looking chic and feeling snug. The vibrant colors and intricate stitching make it a standout accessory that's sure to turn heads. So go ahead, embrace the chilly weather with a smile on your face and the "Knitted Knock it Out Hat" on your head!

I used a size 6 needle and Caron Simply Soft yarn. This hat has a lot of give to it, I made the same size and it fit my head just nicely and also down to my 10 year olds head.

With size 6 needles:

Cast on 96 stitches placing stitch marker to show beginning of round being careful not to twist.

Knit 1, Purl 2 around. Repeat this round for a total of 4 inches.

BRIM: Keeping with a knit 1, purl 2 ribbing: On next round, fold brim under so your cast on edge meets up with your live stitches, pick up a stitch from cast on round and knitting it together with live stitch, making sure to keep a knit stitch lined up with a knit stitch and purl stitches with a purl stitch. You will be picking up 96 stitches and have a total of 96 stitches at the end of this round.

Now working in sections

Section 1

Next 6 rounds: Knit 1, Purl 1 around.

Section 2

Purl every stitch around for 6 more rounds.

Repeat sections 1 and 2 two more times, then work section 1 one more time.

Knit 2 rounds even

Decrease Rounds: (NOTE: the last few rounds won't come out evenly, if you have a stitch or two left over, knit them)

Knit 2, Knit 2 together, repeat around.

Knit 2 rounds even

Knit 2, Knit 2 together, repeat around.

Knit 2 rounds even

Knit 2, Knit 2 together, repeat around.

Knit 1, Knit 2 together, repeat around.

Knit 2 together around.
Knit 2 together around.

Fasten off, pull through loops and weave in ends.