10 DK/Worsted Weight hats I plan to knit over the next 10 weeks - Mostly Knitting Podcast

[@susanjohnson8847]

This is such a well done video. Your attention to detail and ability to see this video through the viewers eyes (pasting pics of the 2x2 hat for comparison etc) make it a pleasure to watch. Thank you!! You rock.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Susan. That is such a lovely comment. :)

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I love this video. Thank you for doing the leg work of finding interesting hat patterns. I love making hats for family and charity giving. A great way to use up left over yarn. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Maryann. x

[@erryte]

I have knit a few Ole hats and they are so worth the extra effort and yardage - great fit and lovely construction. Will make more!!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm so glad you enjoyed the Ole hat! Looking forward to knititng it.😊

[@heatherharrison4855]

Thanks Tash for all the info. I'm going to wait to see what you think and what adjustments you make as I always think you give really clear instructions and Information. 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Heather. :)

[@Top-g919]

Thank you Tash, for all your sincere interest in helping us in our knitting journeys. So much content. X

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much! x

[@toniprutch8956]

I love making hats. It's an easy, quick project. I knit and also crochet hats. Thanks for the video on the different hat patterns.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Toni. Glad you liked it. :)

[@EvieBear236]

You are very ambitious. I can't concentrate long enough to get a hat done in a week. Have fun.💖

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Evie. :)

[@annettebowersox1976]

That color looks amazing on you!!!❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Annette. x

[@joanngrigoli5349]

I love this format! I’m knitting my 2nd On the C train hat from Espace Tricot and love it. It’s also free pattern. Thank you!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Joann. I had a look at that pattern and it looks like a really good one. Have to add that to my hat list. :)

[@pathowes32]

Thank you for all the hat suggestions

[@mostlyknitting]

You're so welcome. :)

[@bigkaffy8495]

Thank you Tash. A Very useful video. As usual, well spoken, well researched and incredibly informative. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! 😊

[@dusicabajic9540]

Thx for this post! I greatly enjoy your program. 🙌🙌🌸🌸

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the podcast. 😊

[@nicoledrolet773]

Thanks for this video. I like the Musselburg hat, I have made a few with differents yarns. The temperature could be very cold in winter here in Québec, Canada. I appreciate having 4 layers with fold rim.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for sharing that Nicole. I like the Musselburgh as lot as well - but for our weather, 4ply or sportweight is about as heavy as I could go. :)

[@dianelatham9566]

Thank you, this is so useful. Hats are a great project for this time of year. Thanks for doing the hard yards so that we don't have to!

[@mostlyknitting]

You are very welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful. :)

[@lisagorman3243]

thanks so much for this wonderful list-i have made the two by two hat many times-great pattern

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Lisa. Thank you for sharing your experience with the 2x2 hat. That is always good to hear. :)

[@loismiller7742]

Thank you! This was a lot of time and energy on your part! My fingers are itching to cast on!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Lois. I am so glad you found it helpful. 😊

[@janisolsen595]

Thank you for this compilation! I have made 2 Ann Gagnon's 2x2 Rib Hat, one for practice and one for man friend who was specific with what he would like his hat to look like. I still wear the practice hat , and recipient was very pleased last Christmas. I'm remembering there was a fussy purl 3 together I think, but after a few it wasn't too bad, end result A+

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with that hat. :)

[@rhondacutler3831]

Tash, what a valuable video. Thank you so much. Greatly appreciated. x

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Rhonda. x

[@beckykopecky7786]

Loved this video! Really appreciate your presentation and honesty.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Becky. :)

[@lisacoy8524]

That was great. Thanks, Tash.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Lisa. You’re very welcome! 😊

[@jenniferjohnson4520]

Great video. My current favorite hat is two-color so doesn’t count in the lineup but it’s the Arne & Carlos Reine Hat. So great with a variegated second color. Just knit another one. Easy peasy and fun knit.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you for sharing the Reine hat, Jennifer. I love the look of colorwork hats so I'll check that one out for more mindful knitting times. :)

[@farmerswife51]

I made the 2x2 hat in (surprise) 2 days. It's easy TV knitting and a blank canvas for stripes. Get rid of the blip when switching colors by knitting a round with the new color instead of the 2x2. Resume the 2x2 on the next round. I used Sun Dragon Tips and Tricks video on closing up tips of fingers on gloves or tops on hats to have a nice tight top. Thanks Tash for searching out new hats to try!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the 2x2. I love your tips for striping as well. :)

[@farmerswife51]

@@mostlyknitting In rereading my comment, I hope it wasn't inappropriate to recommend another content creator for the closing up of the hat. If it is, please let me know.

[@roberthoward3723]

You’re a very mature knitter always good to view - Ruth

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Ruth. :)

[@karenesplen6005]

Thanks for the suggestions. There are several that I will add to my queue. I also like The Basic Beanie by Tin Can Knits. It can be knit in any weight and comes in eight sizes in 1x1, 2x2 or 3x1 rib. I have used the Tin Can Knits app (free), chosen my size, yarn and rib details and the pattern is magically written for me!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Karen. And thank you for the recommendation for the Basic Beanie. I love Tin Can Knits patterns. And thank you for sharing about the app. That's awesome to know. :)

[@corrinaunal3323]

Thanks for doing this episode. It inspired me to knit the 2x2, which I’ve had printed out for ages. Another good, free pattern is the Beanie Alba.. it turns out cute and is super quick to make. I look forward to more episodes like this. 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much - and thank you for the recommendation for the Beanie Alba. I'll have to check that out. :)

[@oldwitchknits-Ursula]

Great list! I know/have almost all. I just purchased and cast on the Essential Beanie. And it looks like the decreases are a bit different from all the other 2x2 decreases. All the ones I have done previously included purl decreases which can get pretty fiddly. This one only has knit decreases but seems to look pretty much the same. I'll be very happy not to do purl two together through the back loop.... One of my favourite patterns is the Dual Loop beanie. It's a very easy mod for any of the 2x2 patterns and I like the look of the tubular 1x1 better than the rearranged one for 2x2.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and the recommendation for the Dual Loop beanie. Looking forwarding to trying that one as well. :)

[@Mckee4055]

Thanks for the suggestions and they are now added to my charity and gift giving list. I have the yarn for the Oslo hat, just have to commit to starting. Another free ribbed suggestion is Bankhead. A (non-rib) free suggestion is the Malabrigo Head Thingie which was on my needles as I caught up on the recent videos.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the suggestions for other free beanie patterns. I'll definitely check them out. :)

[@DianeLoDico]

Thank you!

[@mostlyknitting]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@autochick123]

The 2x2 beanie by Anne Gagnon and the Jacques Cousteau hat are both great looking hats. I’ve made the Jacques one twice. There’s something really nice about it. Thank you for these recommendations.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Jacques Cousteau hat. Glad to know you liked it. :)

[@suzannejones5992]

This is a brilliant video, thank you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you Suzanne. I am so glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@suzannejones5992]

@mostlyknitting your video was very interesting and informative, thank you.

[@brandijohnson2098]

Thanks for the rundown, Tash. I’ve added the Jacques Cousteau hat to the new Joji hat for birthday gifts.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Brandi. I am glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@theknittystew]

Hi Tash! 👋🏼 I have a deep love for knitting hats. They will ALWAYS be my go-to comfort knit. Here are a few patterns that fit the criteria which I’ve knit multiple times: 1. On the C-Train by Espace Tricot 2. Seafarer's Watch Cap by The Seamen's Church Institute 3. Cambridge Watchcap by Hanna Breetz (not sure if the decreases are wonky on this one or if it was me)

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for these recommendations Leanne. I always love to hear about a tried and true pattern. :)

[@DillyDahlia]

Thanks for this list! I made the 2x2 hat several years ago for my brother. He loved it and it fit great…until he put it through the wash and felted it! 😡 Another hat I would recommend for DK weight is the Double Thick Cuff Hat by Verypink. It’s a folded brim that you tack down. It’s free on Ravelry and also has accompanying video tutorials….great for a newer knitter.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the recommendation for the Double Thick Cuff Hat and for your positive experiences with the 2x2 (apart from the felting incident...) 😊

[@wendykelcey1246]

Thank you so much for all of your work! I would like to make another gift hat and this gives me lots of options! I have some Malabrigo worsted and when you mentioned the 56 stitches for the first free hat, that was awesome!

[@mostlyknitting]

That's great Wendy. That makes me really happy. Just checking - it should be 96sts, not 56. I'm thinking that must have been a typo. :)

[@wendykelcey1246]

@ yes 96. That makes sense! Thanks!

[@wendykelcey1246]

@ yes! 96. That makes sense!

[@jennifersparks3027]

Thanks so much..... this is great info !!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Jennifer. :)

[@Christine-zk6hk]

I saved some of these to my favorites. Want to recommend one called the Citrus Hat, which has an unusual decrease. I've made quite a few of the the citrus hat.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the recommendation for the Citrus hat. I like interesting decreases. I'll have to check that one out. :)

[@gailfirenze4760]

Thanks Tash.🙋🏼‍♀️

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Gail. :)

[@PaulaSimoes67]

I am going for one of these. I would love such kind of project. But Lisbon is hot like hell and winter is 6 days in January...anyway...a balaclava also came to my mind...Thank you for the inspiration 😊 love from Lisbon 🥰

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Paula. Looking forward to hearing which one you choose. :)

[@hbknits]

I have made the Porty hat a few times. Well written pattern and good results. I find that the little point disappears when wearing the hat.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for sharing that. Nothing like hearing from someone who has personal experience making the hat. :)

[@tanyabartel]

Thanks for all the nice patterns. I’m currently knitting a free pattern from Nimble Fingers - Easy Men’s beanie knitting pattern: Mutze

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Tanya. Thanks for sharing that free pattern. :)

[@Mckee4055]

I see there are matching mittens for the Ole Hat that look amazing. I can do some German but am unsure what the Halbpatent stitch is.

[@mostlyknitting]

It says brioche tuck in the ravelry tags. So this one may be the most challenging (least mindless...)

[@isabelle304]

Thanks Tash for this useful video. I have many hats in my Ravelry queue and I keep getting decision paralysis about which one to knit next especially as some of those look so, so, so similar. Am about to cast off a Brownstone Beanie (Tori Yu) and once I've decided if the weird crown shaping actually suits the shape of my head (!), will then cast on the Manhattan hat (also by Tori Yu).

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Isabelle and for sharing what you are making. :)

[@janeshipley6993]

thanks - that was great :)

[@mostlyknitting]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@magsohara7908]

I just finished the latest 😂 Locatelli hat yesterday (Christmas gift). You could easily just make it a 2 by 2 all the way through although it is lovely with the twist (I did every 9th row). The crown is lovely too 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mostlyknitting]

I’m so glad you liked that pattern. It’s a great one. :)

[@adelaideknits]

I made the two by two hat It was pretty easy to knit

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for sharing that. That’s good to know. :)

[@agarciaro1]

Thanks! Which one do you recommend for a fitted one that is fastest 🤔?

[@mostlyknitting]

I think maybe the 0815 hat. Especially if your yarn is on the heavier side. Or the Purl Soho one because of the amount of stockinette.

[@sandramendola7462]

Please check out the Robin beanie by Sari Nordlund

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Sandra. I like that one - but i would have to do a single fold rather than a double. Easy modification though. :)

[@alexandradegruyter]

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