Free Everyday People Pattern

Pattern Description:

This is a straightforward, classic hat pattern, suitable for both men and women. It features a smooth stitch pattern and a timeless shape, designed to be uncomplicated yet effective. The hat is worked top-down, in the round, without joining.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Approximately 240 (255, 270) total yards of yarn.
  • Primary: Your Mom Knits Octosport in “Alligator Pear” (270yds/100g per skein), a 100% superwash wool with a smooth, soft, and squishy texture.
  • Alternate: 2 skeins of Knitpicks Stroll Sport (75% merino wool, 25% nylon; 137yds/50g per skein).
• Yarn Weight: Lighter DK or sport weight yarn (CYCA #2 or #3). It should have a good drape when crocheted to gauge.
• Hook:
  • Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook (for the main body, or size to achieve correct gauge).
  • Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook (two sizes smaller than the main hook, used only for the ribbing).
• Notions:
  • Yarn needle
  • Removable stitch marker
• Measurements: Adult sizes S (M, L).
  • Body circumference: 21 (22, 23)”.
  • Ribbing circumference: 18 (19, 19.75)” (stretches at least 3”).
  • Height: 9.25 (9.5, 9.75)”.
  • The sample was made in size M (22” around body) and modeled on a 22” head.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• esc: extended single crochet
• FpDc: Front post Double crochet
• ch(s): chain(s)
• Sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over

Instructions for Making the Everyday People Pattern Pattern:

Starting the Hat: Increasing Rounds (All Sizes)

Begin with your larger hook (Size G/6 or 4.0mm).

• Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, then esc 8 times into the ring. Pull on the beginning yarn tail to tighten the ring. Do not join. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the round. (8 sts).
• Round 2: Work 2 esc into each st. (16 sts).
• Round 3: Repeat [1 esc into the next st, 2 esc into the next st] 8 times. (24 sts).
• Round 4: Repeat [1 esc into the next st, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into the next st] 8 times. (32 sts).
• Round 5: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 esc into the next st] 8 times. (40 sts).
• Round 6: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 2 sts] 8 times. (48 sts).
• Round 7: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into the next st] 8 times. (56 sts). Remember to check your gauge here: your circle should measure 4.25” in diameter.
• Round 8: Repeat [2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 6 sts] 8 times. (64 sts).
• Round 9: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 5 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 10 sts] 4 times. (68 sts).
• Round 10: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 10 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 6 sts] 4 times. (72 sts).
• Round 11: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 14 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 3 sts] 4 times. (76 sts).
• Round 12: Repeat [2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 18 sts] 4 times. (80 sts).
• Round 13: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 9 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 10 sts] 4 times. (84 sts).

Size-Specific Increasing Rounds

• For sizes M and L only, work the following round:
  • Round 14: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 16 sts] 4 times. (88 sts).
• For size L only, work the following round:
  • Round 15: Repeat [1 esc into each of the next 17 sts, 2 esc into the next st, 1 esc into each of the next 4 sts] 4 times. (92 sts).

Main Body of Hat (Straight Rounds for All Sizes)

After completing the appropriate increase rounds for your chosen size, proceed with these rounds for all sizes:

• Rounds 14-28 (for Size S), Rounds 15-29 (for Size M), Rounds 16-30 (for Size L): Work 1 esc into each stitch for the next 15 rounds. The stitch count will remain 84 (S), 88 (M), or 92 (L) sts respectively.

Creating the Ribbing

Once the main body is complete, you will transition to the ribbing section.

• Change to your smaller hook (Size E/4 or 3.5mm).
• Round 29 (for S), Round 30 (for M), Round 31 (for L): Using the smaller hook, work 1 esc into each st. (84, 88, 92 sts respectively).
• Round 30 (for S), Round 31 (for M), Round 32 (for L): Repeat [FpDc around the next st, 1 esc into the next st] 42 (S), 44 (M), or 46 (L) times. Please note: The esc stitches will be made very close to the post stitches. Count your stitches at the end of the round to ensure accuracy.
• Rounds 31-34 (for S), Rounds 32-35 (for M), Rounds 33-36 (for L): Repeat the previous ribbing round (Round 30/31/32) four more times.
• Round 35 (for S), Round 36 (for M), Round 37 (for L): Repeat [FpDc around the next st, 1 esc into the next st] 41 (S), 43 (M), or 45 (L) times. There should be two more stitches left in the round. Work 1 FpDc around the next st, then 1 sc into the next st. Finally, sl st into the first st of the round to fasten off.

Finishing Touches

• Weave in all loose ends using your yarn needle.
• Block if desired.

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