Mariner’s Hat Pattern
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The hat is stretchy as it is knit all in the rib stitch, so will fit a variety of head sizes.
You can make it with a turned-up cuff or wear it with a bit more slouch.
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An Easy Knit Beanie
The hat pattern is easy to make, with advanced beginner knitters in mind.
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create 2×2 ribbing, knit in the round.
This knitted hat would take you around an hour or two to make (depending on how fast you knit!) and will be a cozy addition to the colder weather.
Related Post: How To Knit A Hat For Complete Beginners (+ Video Tutorial)
The Mariner’s Hat Design Inspiration
The style of this hat was inspired by a traditional British seaman’s cap.
Also known as a ribbed watchman’s hat, the design is made so that the hat has a snug fit and the brim turns up to keep the ears warm.
Great to make and gift, this hat is super easy to knit and will be well received by loved ones, friends, and charities.
The Yarn I Used…
I made the stretchy hat using Classic Alize Lanagold yarn in dark grey and knit on size 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular needles.
The yarn I used is a medium-weight yarn (04), so you can substitute this with any worsted, Aran, or 10-ply yarn.
This was knit up quite quickly and used only one skein of yarn.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
More Free Men’s Knit Hat Patterns
If you would like to make more knitted items/hats for men, please take a look at the other patterns in the men’s knitting patterns library.
There are also hat patterns for women, men, babies, and kids in the hat pattern library. – Hat Patterns
You may also like these free patterns for men’s hats:
Mariner’s Hat Knitting Pattern
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Notes
The Mariner’s cap knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Gauge – 14 sts x 20 rounds = 4×4″/10×10 cm in 2×2 ribbing.
Sizes –
You can make this hat in a wide variety of head sizes.
- Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult (average adult head)
- Adult Hat lying flat and un stretched – Height = 12 inches / width = 6 inches
- Child Hat lying flat and un stretched – Height = 11 inches / width = 5.5 inches
- Toddler Hat lying flat and un stretched – Height = 10.5 inches / width = 5 inches
- Baby Hat lying flat and un stretched – Height = 10 inches / width = 4.5 inches
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- Any medium (04) yarn (worsted/Aran/10 ply) 100g
- I used 1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic in 521
- You can purchase Alize yarns from YarnStreet or on Etsy.
- Substitute it with – Cascade 220 Superwash Aran.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Needles
- 5.5mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles
- Please note – you may have to change your needles for the decrease of the hat if working on the circulars becomes too tight.
- This would mean using a set of size 5.5 mm double-pointed needles (DPNs).
- If you do not have those, you could use a 60cm/24′′ cable and use the magic loop technique.
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List
- CO = Cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit the next 2 stitches together
- P = Purl
- PM = Place marker
- P2tog = Purl two stitches together
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- 2×2 ribbing = K2, P2 – rep to the end of the round.
Pattern
- CO Baby – 56 sts / Toddler – 64 sts / Child – 72 sts / Adult – 80 sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- Round 1: K2, P2 (2 x 2 rib)to the end of the round.
- Rep round 1 – K2, P2 every round until hat measures – Baby – 9 inches / Toddler – 10 inches / Child – 10.5 inches / Adult – 11 inches from the co edge.
Shape crown (decrease):
- K2, P2tog, to end of rnd
- K2tog, P1, to end of rnd
- K1, P1, to end of rnd
- K2tog, to end of rnd
- K2tog, to end of rnd
- Cut yarn and sew through the rem sts and pull tight.
- Secure and weave in any loose ends.
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