Frolicking Hat Free Pattern

Frolicking Hat 

Perhaps the world knows no shortage of sheep-motif patterns, especially sheep hats. But, the world also knows no shortage of sheep - did you know there’s 1.266 billion of them in the world? And yet, like sheep hats, we just can’t seem to get enough of their cuteness! So go on, don’t be sheepish, and knit a bucket-style hat full of frolicking lambs. 

Sizing note:

A few early finishers have noted the hat runs large. This would make sense since my head runs large haha! Feel free to size down a needle size if you would like a snugger fit. 

Materials:

Size 6 double pointed needles (5) or short circulars (or long circulars for magic loop)

1 Skein Briggs and Little Heritage (215 yards per 4 ounces) Fern or color of your choice

Approx 30 yards Heritage Black

Approx 30 yards Heritage Bleached White

Cast on 120 stitches, distributing evenly amongst 4 double pointed needles, joining to work in the round.

Complete 14 rounds of seed stitch by doing the following:

Round 1:*Knit 1, Purl 1* repeat between ** to end

Round 2:*Purl 1, Knit 1* repeat between ** to end

The brim of the hat will be tucked under and sewed. It is meant to retain a rounded, tubular shape. For a wider brim, consider adding more rounds and using a thin strip of stuffing when finishing.

Begin and complete chart 

Knit 6 rounds even

Begin crown shaping:

Round 1: *Knit 10, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 2 and all even rounds: knit

Round 3: *Knit 9, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 5: *Knit 8, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 7: *Knit 7, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 9: *Knit 6, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 11: *Knit 5, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 13: *Knit 4, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 15: *Knit 3, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 17: *Knit 2, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 19: *Knit 1, knit 2 together* repeat between ** around.

Round 21 and 23: Knit 2 together around.

Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Sew top closed, sew in ends, block (on a balloon is my advice), sew the brim up and under, go forth and frolic. 

Pattern by Maritime Family Fiber, Lacie Glidden, 2023 all rights reserved.