How to Knit an Adult Trapper Hat267

A trapper hat, also known as a Ushanka, is a warm and stylish hat with ear flaps that can be tied up or down to protect your head and ears from the cold. It is a popular hat for winter sports and outdoor activities, and it can also be worn for fashion.

This pattern is for an adult-sized trapper hat. It is a relatively easy pattern to follow, and it can be completed in a few hours. The hat is made with a bulky yarn, so it will be warm and comfortable to wear.

Materials* 2 skeins of bulky yarn (worsted weight or higher)
* Size 11 (8mm) circular knitting needles, 24 inches long
* Size 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles, 24 inches long
* Tapestry needle

Gauge* 4 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations* CO - Cast On
* K - Knit
* P - Purl
* St(s) - Stitch(es)
* Rep - Repeat

InstructionsBrim

CO 72 sts with size 11 needles. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in stockinette stitch (K1, P1) for 3 inches.Crown

Switch to size 10 needles. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches, or until the hat measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge.Decrease Crown

K2tog around, being careful not to draw the yarn too tightly. (36 sts.)
K1, K2tog around. (24 sts.)
K1, K2tog around. (18 sts.)
K1, K2tog around. (12 sts.)
Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread the tail through the remaining sts, pull to close, and weave in the ends.Ear Flaps

With size 11 needles, CO 20 sts. Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches. Bind off all sts.Repeat for the second ear flap.Finishing

Fold the brim up by 1 inch and sew in place. Sew the ear flaps to the sides of the hat, matching the center of the ear flap with the side seam of the hat.

Tips* If you want a longer hat, work more rows in the crown section before beginning the decreases.
* If you want a wider hat, CO more sts for the brim.
* If you want a tighter hat, use smaller needles.
* If you want a looser hat, use larger needles.
* To make the hat more stylish, add a faux fur pom-pom to the top of the hat.

2024-12-05

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