Knit-a-Square Knitted Hat Pattern - please make teen/adult sizes for kids 3 yrs. and older

Using double knit yarn and size 5 mm needles cast on 90 stitches

Row 1: k2 p2 to end of row

Row 2: p2, k2 to end of row

These two rows complete the rib. Continue the pattern until work measures 4" (10 cm), ending on WS (wrong side).

Single rib pattern

Row 1: k1, p1 to end of row

Row 2: k to end of row

Row 3: k1, p1 to end of row

Row 4: k8, k2 tog to end of row (80 stitches remain)

Row 5: k1, p1 to end of row

Row 6: k7, k2 tog to end of row

Row 7: (and every alternate row, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17) k1, p1 to end of row

Row 8: k6, k2 tog to end of row

Row 10: k5, k2 tog to end of row

Row 12: k4, k2 tog to end of row

Row 14: k3, k2 tog to end of row

Row 16: k2, k2 tog to end of row

Row 18: k1, k2 tog to end of row

Repeat Row 18 until only 1 stitch remains

Cast (bind) off leaving a long enough piece of yarn to sew up.

To sew up turn your work to the wrong side, thread the piece of yarn strand with your yarn sewing needle and stitch from top to bottom.

PLEASE NOTE: This knitted hat can be increased in size or decreased in size by using different size needles from 3.5 mm - 7 mm.