A Super Simple Hat to Knit for Everyone

If you’re still thinking about knitting something to give to people for Christmas, I don’t blame you. Despite the season seeming to start the day after Halloween these days, it still manages to sneak up on you. Or the decision to make something for at least a couple of people can happen on a whim, sort of at the last minute.

Or maybe you just procrastinated and suddenly realized it’s December.

Whatever the reason, if you’re looking for a quick project to knit for gifts or to donate to a charitable organization this time of year, I’ve got you covered.

At least your recipients’ heads, anyway.

The Everybody Knit Hat is a super simple ribbed hat worked in worsted weight yarn that comes in three sizes (kids 2-4 years, kids 5-7 years and adult) so it doesn’t fit literally everybody but it will cover most of them. And since ribbing is stretchy that adult size can actually fit a pretty good range of heads.

To make this hat you need to know how to knit in the round, do simple decreases and work stitches through the back loop. Every stitch of this hat is worked in the back loop, which gives it a different look because the stitches are twisted, but it’s not any more difficult to knit. (And honestly if you want to knit the ribbing normally, I think it would work out just fine. I promise not to tell anyone.)

This hat can be made in any of the sizes with one skein of yarn, and you could probably use leftovers from another project, at least for the smaller sizes.

Get a copy of this free pattern from Yarnspirations.

And if you’re looking for more knitting patterns that work up in a flash, whether for yourself or to give as gifts, check out my collection of patterns for super bulky yarn leftovers and bulky yarn leftovers. Both posts have 30+ patterns for hats, headbands, mitts and more you can make with just a little bit of yarn (and time!).

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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