As soon as I saw the #berniemittens craze I knew I wanted to make a hat design inspired by those now well-known sweater mittens worn at the 2021 Inauguration by Bernie Sanders. Our Bernie hat comes in sizes for the whole family. Try the classic brown color combination or mix it up with any color scheme.
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Supplies:
Yarn – Any worsted #4 weight. The yarn used in the photos is Loops & Threads Impeccable. Colors – Aran, Soft Taupe, Walnut Tweed (from the Tweed line) and Dark Charcoal.
Purchase online: (Amazon USA) (Amazon Canada) (Michaels)
Other acrylic options to consider – Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Super Value.
Wool blend option to consider – Lion Brand Wool Ease (#4 weight).
Needles – Please check your gauge before starting as you may need to go up or down a needle size to get the fit just right. Size US 6 /4mm 16” long circular needles for the brim. Size US 7/4.5mm, 16” long circular needles for the body; US 7/4.5mm double pointed needles for the decrease.
Darning needle, stitch marker, measuring tape and scissors.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 16 stitches and 23 rows in stocking stitch.
Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit properly.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
MC = Main color
CC = Contrast color
Sizes:
0-3 Months, 3-12 Months, 1-2 Years (toddler), 3-12 Years (child), Teen/Women, Men
Recommended head circumference for each size:
0-3 Months – 13-15” 3-12 Years – 19-21”
3-12 Months – 15-18” Teen/Women – 21-22″
1-2 Years – 18-19” Men – 23-24”
Note on the design: You will begin your hat in the main color (Walnut Tweed). Begin following the chart on the first K all row, after you have completed the ribbing. This can be found on the 2nd last page of the pattern. Repeat the chart row until you get to the end of each round. The chart is the same for all sizes. In the pattern, you will see it says to “K all until your work measures ___” total length”. This normally takes 20-22 k all rows (plus the brim) to complete the recommended length for each size with the given gauge. The chart is 22 rows. Once you have completed the chart, measure your work. If you have not yet reached the recommended height, continue working in your main color. If your work happens to measures slightly longer than the recommended length, that is ok. You can either start decreasing after you finish the chart or end the chart early.
Directions:
0 – 3 Months:
Cast on 48 stitches on your smaller circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 6 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 4.25” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 12” around (unstretched) and 5.75” total length.
3-12 Months:
Cast on 56 stitches on your smaller circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 7 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 5” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 13” around (unstretched) and 6.5” total length.
1-2 Years (toddler):
Cast on 64 stitches on your smaller circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 8 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 5.25” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 14” around (unstretched) and 7” total length.
3-12 Years (child):
Cast on 72 stitches on your smaller circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 8 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 5.5” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 16” around (unstretched) and 7.5” total length.
Teen/Women:
Cast on 80 stitches on your smaller circular needles.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 9 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 6.25” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K8, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 18” around (unstretched) and 8.5” total length.
Men:
Cast on 88 stitches on your smaller circular needles. Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 10 rounds.
Switch to your larger circular needles and begin working the chart.
K all until your work measures 7” total length.
Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):
*K9, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K8, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all.
*K2together; repeat from * to end.
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
Your hat should measure approximately 20” around (unstretched) and 9.5” total length.
Color Chart:
The colors in the hat, from lightest to darkest are Aran, Soft Taupe, Walnut Tweed, Dark Charcoal.
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