Just Breathe hat

Just Breathe Hat by Myla's Knit Corner

What is Being Made

The Just Breathe hat is a circular knit hat designed by Myla Vayner of Myla's Knit Corner. This downloadable knitting pattern offers six size options ranging from newborn through adult large, making it a versatile project suitable for the entire family. The hat features a classic crown-to-base construction with finished circumferences calculated with slight negative ease for a comfortable, secure fit.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

This pattern accommodates multiple sizing needs:

• Child sizes: Newborn (12 inches / 30.4 cm circumference), Baby (14-15 inches / 35-38 cm), Toddler (16 inches / 40 cm)
• Teen and Adult sizes: Small Adult (18-19 inches / 45-48 cm), Adult Medium/Large (20-21 inches / 50-53 cm), Adult Large (22-23 inches / 55-58 cm)
• Crown to base of ear length ranges from 5.5 inches (13.9 cm) for newborns to 9.75 inches (24.7 cm) for adult large

Yardage Requirements

Yarn requirements scale with size, ranging from 80 yards (73 meters) for the newborn size to 180 yards (164 meters) for the adult large size. This efficient yardage makes the Just Breathe hat an excellent project for using yarn scraps or smaller quantities from your stash.

Materials

This pattern calls for sport weight (5 ply) or DK weight (8 ply) yarn. The sample was knitted in Yarn Fairy & Pixies Elf Merino in Brushed Steel, a 100% Super Fine Merino yarn with 288 yards per 263 meters. Needles required include Size 3/US (3.25 mm) and Size 5/US (3.75 mm), available in circular, double-pointed, or straight needle formats depending on knitter preference.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Just Breathe hat employs the circular knit method, allowing knitters to work in the round for a seamless construction. This intermediate-level pattern utilizes fundamental knitting techniques and abbreviations including:

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• K1TBL: Knit 1 through back loop
• BOR: Beginning of round
• Beg: Beginning

The circular knit method eliminates the need for seaming, creating a polished, professional finish. This technique is ideal for knitters with intermediate experience who are comfortable working with circular needles or double-pointed needles and maintaining even tension throughout the round.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, the Just Breathe hat is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with circular needles. The pattern provides clear construction guidance while offering enough variety to keep experienced knitters engaged.