Newport Hat

Newport Hat by Josie Bailey

What is Being Made

The Newport Hat is an adult-sized knitted beanie designed by independent designer Josie Bailey. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished hat with a circumference of 21-23 inches, making it suitable for average adult head sizes. The design is available in four colorway options: Fisherman, Driftwood, Rouge, and Slate.

Craft and Skill Level

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty. The pattern is appropriate for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to work with larger needles and thicker yarns. The intermediate skill level suggests the pattern may include shaping techniques and stitch variations beyond simple stockinette stitch.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Newport Hat employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit Stitch (K): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl Stitch (P): Used to create texture and pattern variation
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping the hat crown
• Stockinette Stitch: The main fabric construction method, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce the classic smooth, V-textured knit surface

The pattern works in the round using circular needles, which is a standard technique for hat construction that eliminates the need for seaming.

Materials and Tools Required

Yarn: The Newport Hat uses super chunky weight yarn in the Lion Brand Thick & Quick line. The pattern requires less than 106 yards total, making it a quick project. Four colorway options are available: Fisherman, Driftwood, Rouge, and Slate. The bulky weight yarn creates a dense, warm fabric ideal for cold-weather wear.

Needles and Notions:

• U.S. Size 15 (10 mm) circular knitting needles, 16 inches (41 cm) in length
• Stitch marker for tracking rounds
• Row counter for tracking pattern rows
• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches and 12 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in Stockinette Stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the finished hat to fit properly at the specified 21-23 inch circumference.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by designer Josie Bailey under the Peony Knits brand. The pattern permits crafters to sell finished Newport Hats in small quantities, provided they link to the designer's shop and credit @peonyknits on social media. For pattern support, knitters can contact peonyknits@gmail.com.