My husband wanted a hat that would actually fit around his 23 1/4" head. Most men's hat patterns I found on the internet were too small even in the largest size. So I made my own. I. finished it off with some fancypants double decreases becauseIlikehow theymimic thelook of the non-handmade beanie. We all know which is superior though! Yarn;220 yards KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Kettle Dyed in Timber or 220 yards any worsted weight yarn. Needle size: US 6 16" circulars or DPNs. CO110. Joinadbegin working in the round. Work3" of k3p2 ribbing. Switch to stockinette and knit an additional 7". Next round: K2tog, k54, repeat once. Next round:\*K2tog, k23, ssk\*. Repeat from \* to Next round: Knit plain. Next round: \*K2tog, k22, ssk\*. Repeat from \* to \*. Next round: Knit plain. Next round: \*K2tog, k21, ssk\*. Repeat from \* to \*. Next round: Knit piain. And so on, alternating decrease rows with rows of plain knitting until you're down to 12 stitches.Cut yourarnand drawit through the live stitches,weaven theendsand mae somebig lug happy.
