Slouch Hat with Ridges

This hat is the best of - well, maybe not ALL worlds, but at least several worlds!

The eyelet ridges pattern adds enough visual interest that this pattern looks great with solid and tonal yarns, but...

It's also plain enough to be a great canvas for fun yarns like gradients and handpaints.

The eyelet ridges also mean that you have a little more fun with the knitting than miles of plain ol' stockinette, but...

It's also simple enough that the knitting really flies along.

The hat is not super-slouchy, but it's got enough slouch to be really comfy. An option for making a beanie style is included.

And the pattern includes 5 sizes, from child through adult XL.

Skills needed for this pattern: knit, purl, yarn over

This hat takes about 175 - 200 yards sock/fingering yarn (gauge 28 sts/ 4”=10cm). The instructions also include the possibility of a folded brim, in which case you need additional yardage - probably around another 40-50 yards.