This Irish moss stitch hat pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit.
I wanted to share with you an easy hat to knit, that has ribbing for the brim and double moss or Irish moss for the main body of the hat.
This hat is perfect for the colder weather, as it has been knit with medium weight yarn, I chose a green colour in Alize Lanagold Classic.
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Easy Hat Pattern
The hat pattern is easy to make, with beginner knitters in mind.
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create ribbing, Irish moss stitch, learn to knit in the round and it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
How To Knit Irish Moss Stitch
This Irish moss knit stitch pattern is just so great to work up.
This 4-row repeat knit stitch pattern is a variation of the Seed Stitch and has a really great texture.
American moss stitch or double moss stitch are other terms used for this pattern.
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Knitted Beanie Hat
I made the knitted beanie hat using a medium weight (04) yarn – Alize Lanagold Classic in green (29).
Any medium weight yarn 04 (worsted, aran, fisherman) will be okay to use for this pattern.
Knit Hat Patterns
If you would like to make more knitted items/hats for women, please take a look at the other patterns in the women’s knitting pattern library.
There are also hat patterns for women, men, baby and kids in the hat pattern library.
You may also like these free patterns for adult-sized hats:
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Knit Hat Pattern | The Fir
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Fair Isle Hat Pattern
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Double Pom Pom Hat Pattern
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The Chloe Hat Knitting Pattern
Hat Knitting Patterns
This hat is perfect for fall or winter days walking through town and wearing to the park when walking your dog!
Wherever you want to wear this hat, it will be sure to keep you warm and toasty, protecting you from the cold winds and cool temperatures.
I love wearing a beanie in the winter and my favourite is The Aphrodite Hat – I wear this all the time.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should also know how to purl – as this is a commonly used stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Irish Moss Stitch Hat Knitting Pattern
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Skill Level – Easy/beginner
Notes
This hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Gauge – 10 sts x 10 rows = 2″
Sizes – Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult
Height of finished hat (adult) – 8.5″ / Width – 8″ (unstretched)
This has a fitted style (as you can see in the photographs).
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- CO – Cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- P2tog – Purl next 2 stitches together
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yarn
- Any medium (04) yarn
- Yarn weight guide
- I used 1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic yarn in green (29)
Needles
- 4 mm (US 6) 16″ circular knitting needles
- 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles
Notions
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.
Pattern Instructions
- With 4mm (US 6)16″ circular knitting needles – CO B – 56, (T – 64, C – 72, A – 80) sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- K2, P2 (2 x 2 rib) for 2 inches
- Change to 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles and begin to work in Irish Moss as follows;
- *K1, P1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
- *K1, P1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
- *P1, K1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
- *P1, K1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
- These four rows form the pattern.
- Rep the four rows until the hat measures – B – 6, (T – 7, C – 7.5, A – 8) inches from the co edge.
- Shape crown:
- P1, K1, P2tog to the end of the round.
- K2, P2, to the end of the round.
- P2tog, K2, to the end of the round.
- K1, P1 to the end of the round.
- K2tog to last stitch, K1,
- K2tog to last stitch, K1,
- Cut yarn and sew through the rem sts and pull tight.
- Secure and weave in any loose ends.
- Add a pom-pom to the hat and stitch into place.
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
