The Avery Hat is a cheerful little topper featuring crisp stripes, a cozy ribbed brim, and a playful pom-pom that practically screams “adorable.” Whether you’re knitting for a brand-new baby or a rambunctious toddler, this classic look never goes out of style.
We knit our sample in Ewe Ewe Yarn Ewe So Sporty. It’s 100% merino wool, which means it’s buttery soft against sensitive skin, super springy, and—best of all—easy to care for!
The design alternates two rounds of the main color with two rounds of a contrasting shade, creating simple stripes that are easy to knit and wonderfully graphic. We chose Saffron and Vanilla, a bright, happy color combination that’s great for boys and girls. Ewe So Sporty comes in a rainbow of colors, so pick your — or your small friend's — favorite shades.
The Avery Hat starts with a snuggly 2×2 ribbed brim (no chilly ears here!), glides into smooth stockinette stripes, and finishes with tidy crown shaping for a perfectly rounded fit. And of course, no Avery Hat is complete without a big, fluffy, two-tone pom-pom on top!
If you’re comfortable knitting in the round and ready to play with color changes, this is the perfect “level up” project for you!
To knit your own Avery Hat, you’ll need:
- 1 ball Ewe Ewe Yarn Ewe So Sporty in the main color
- 1 ball Ewe Ewe Yarn Ewe So Sporty in the contrast color
- US 4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular needles
- US 6 (4.0 mm) 16" circular needles
- US 6 (4.0 mm) double-pointed needles for crown shaping
- Avery Hat pattern - purchase here or get free when you buy two balls of Ewe So Sporty!
Whether you go for bold brights, dreamy pastels, or classic neutrals, the Avery Hat is a sweet, satisfying knit that makes a spectacular gift. We can't wait to see what colors you pick! Tag us on Instagram with #loopknits.
