In two years of knitting, my husband has watched on as I’ve made baby blankets for other people’s children, scarves for other family members, and even things for myself, but finally last week it was his turn. Even the biggest of brains need to stay warm in cold weather, so I measured and surmised until I thought I had a plan to knit a winter hat for my husband’s 24-inch (61-cm) circumference head. It took three tries to get the right size and I knitted it from the bottom up to make sure. There are a few nice big hat patterns out there, but it was a challenge to find one that was also baggy. We have somewhat mild winters here in Cork, so if you need to up the warth just line it in jersey or knit it with two strands for the entire hat.
UPDATE: THE PATTERN HAS A MATH ERROR SO I AM TAKING IT DOWN TO REWORK, TEST AND POST AGAIN WHEN IT’S PERFECT.
very fetching. Thanks for lovely pattern
I can’t find the pattern anywhere for the “just right big hat.” Ravelry leads me to this blog, which leads me to another blog, which leads me back to Ravelry! Help, my dad has a large head and I’d like to make this for his birthday.
Heather,
The direct link to the pattern is HERE. Enjoy!!! I look forward to hearing how he likes it.
Evin
You did not put a cast on # on the hat – I’m curious since I have a son with a 24 inch measurement …. would you please reply…. thank you so much…..save time. : )
The cast on details and complete free pattern are in the PDF.
I have downloaded the PDF but a lot of the numbers are missing in the pattern. I would really like to make this hat, because the design is lovely and perfect for my big-headed boyfriend. Please let me know the missing information đŸ™‚
What numbers do you need, Emily? Happy to help.
I would like to know the brand and color of the yarn used Please and thank you.
I used Stylecraft Special Double Knit and Schoppel-Wolle Admiral Bedruckt.
I can’t reply I haven’t seen the pattern
I was wondering, it says cast on 110, then alternate K3, P3 for first 10 rows. 110 is not divisible by 3 or 6. Should it be CO 108? Then when you start the decrease, start with K7, K2tog. (9) 108 is divisible by 6 AND 9, so it should work. I am pretty new to knitting, so please tell me if there is something I am missing. Thanks!
Hi Debbie, I realised this hat had a few issues so I’ve taken it down to rework the pattern. Thanks for pointing out where it could be improved. Evin
You say cast on 110 and do 3k 3p rib, 110 is not divisible by 6, do you mean 108 cast on?
So right, Kay, you caught a big issue with this hat design. I’ve taken it down to fix it. Thanks again. Evin