Tired of gauge swatches?  Want to knit a hat with your choice of yarn weight and needle size?  Try this top-down, no gauge kufi hat knitting pattern.  You can knit a traditional hat that covers the ears, or a kufi-style (above the ears).  Because you knit from the top down you can try-on and adjust as you go!  Experiment with stitch styles and borders, too.

I used Berroco Jasper merino wool, color: Verde Lavras 3833, and  size 6 dp and circular needles.  You can choose your own yarn and needle size with this pattern.

NOTE: For a baby hat, I suggest only subtracting 1″ or less to get your circumference number.  Also, if you want a less snug hat (less like a kufi and more like a traditional hat) you can just subtract 1″ or less.

Download link is moved to my new blog: http://hearthomeandfamily.blogspot.com/2011/12/kufi-knitting-pattern.html

I almost always knit in the round, and rarely use or a yarn thicker than DK or worsted…so I did this toddler hat with a bulky yarn, knit flat and seamed in the back, just to change things up a bit! It was fun to make and knitted up for a quick evening project.

Supplies:
Bulky weight yarn. (I used Patons Shetland Chunky Tweed)
Pair of US Size 10.5 needles
Size H crochet hook (or G or I is fine)
2 stitch markers, yarn needle

Printer-friendly PDF pattern: Quick Knit Elfin Hat