Two-color Men's Hat Knitting Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a stylish and cozy two-color men's hat.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors
  (Imperial Needle Size: US 8, UK 6, Metric Needle Size: 5mm)
• Knitting Needles: Double-pointed needles (DPNs)
  (Imperial Needle Size: US 6, UK 8, Metric Needle Size: 4mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern:

1. Using Color A, cast on 96 stitches onto DPNs. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Ribbing:
   • Round 1-10: *K2, P2; repeat from * around.
3. Body of the Hat:
   • Rounds 11-20: With Color B, knit all stitches.
   • Rounds 21-30: With Color A, knit all stitches.
   • Repeat Rounds 11-30 twice more for a total of 6 color stripes, ending with Color B.
4. Crown Shaping:
   • Round 1: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around.
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches.
   • Continue in this manner, knitting 1 less stitch between decreases each decrease round until 8 stitches remain.
5. Finishing: Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in ends and block if desired.