Brennan Hat

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Meet winter with style in the classic and cozy Brennan Hat.

Inspired by a hat I saw on the show Bones, this beanie looks amazing on men, women, kids, and babies alike. Just imagine hitting the slopes—or the mall—with this classic toque. Knit in the round from the brim up, there is no seaming and minimal weaving-in of ends.

It’s so cute, you'll be saying, “Bring on the snow!”

PROJECT LEVEL: Intermediate

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Digital download includes:

PDF (standard) - best for printing or for sighted knitters
PDF (Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print) - best for Print Challenged knitters and reading on phones
EPUB (eBook) - best for anyone who wants reflowable, resizable text

See “Accessibility” for more information about file types.

About Design

Construction

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Sizes

Measurements given are head circumference, not finished garment measurements. Age ranges are approximate.

Extra Small (Infant): 15 to 17 inches (or 38 to 43 cm)
Small (Toddler): 16 to 19 inches (or 40.5 to 48 cm)
Medium (Child): 18 to 21 inches (or 45.5 to 53.5 cm)
Large (Youth & Adult Small): 20 to 23 inches (or 51 to 58.5 cm)
Extra Large (Adult Large): 22 inches (or 56 cm and up)

Alteration instructions included.

Supplies

Yarn

1 (1, 1, 1*, 2) balls plied aran-weight (heavy worsted) yarn with 150 metres in 100 grams (or 164 yards in 3.53 ounces)

*For the Large size, you will need to unravel your gauge swatch to complete the hat unless you buy two balls.

Approximate yardages: 117 (128, 139, 150, 164) metres [or 128 (140, 152, 164, 179) yards]

Needles

Set of five size 5.0 mm (US 8) double-pointed needles OR size needed to obtain gauge
5.0 mm (US 8) 29-inch (or 73 cm) circular needles (optional; the pattern could be completed only on double-pointed needles, or you could complete it only on a very long circular needle using the Magic Loop Method)

Notions

small cable needle
yarn needle
stitch marker

Gauge

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (or 10 cm) over stockinette stitch knit flat

About Samples

Both samples were knit in Knit Picks Andes del Campo (100% wool), a plied aran-weight yarn with 150 metres in 100 grams (or 164 yards in 3.53 ounces) that knits up to 16 to 18 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm) on size 4.5 to 5.5 mm (US size 7 to 9) needles. (Discontinued.)

When choosing a substitute, look for plied yarns with good stitch definition and a soft hand. Andes Del Campo was not too dense for an aran-weight yarn, so loftier wools or even aran-weight alpaca might be a good substitute.

Techniques & Resources

Skills you will need

knit
purl
make a gauge swatch in stockinette stitch

All other required stitches are explained.

Techniques used

knitting in the round using one or two circular needles and / or double-pointed needles
simple cables from written instructions or a chart
Super-Stretchy Cast On

Included resources

A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
Full glossary
Schematic
Instructions for alterations
Written and charted cable instructions

Publishing Information

Release Date: November 2012

Most recent revision: July 2023

Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing

Knitting pattern type: Single Design Option

Project type: Hat, Beanie, Toque

Page Count (standard PDF): 7

Page Count (Large Print PDF): 35

ISBN (eBook): 978-1-989800-44-7

ISBN (Bookmarked PDF): 978-1-989800-45-4

ISBN (Large Print SRA PDF): 978-1-989800-46-1

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish Publishing. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

Update History

September 2022:

Revised formatting of PDF to align with current template style. Clarified language where necessary.

July 20, 2023:

Updated URLs for new store and social links.
Adjusted size labels to be a better description of the circumference and the crown height for that age group.
Fixed errors in decrease instructions.
Updated PDF to match current formatting style and allow use of bookmarked headers to navigate.
Created an abbreviation-free EPUB version and a screen reader accessible Large Print version.

You will get a ZIP (7MB) file

FAQs

Your instant download is a ZIP folder containing your pattern files.
If you need help unzipping and accessing your downloaded files, see the instructions on this page: Access Downloaded Files.
It is impossible to accept returns on digital items. However, I want you to be happy with your purchase, so if you are dissatisfied for any reason, please contact me and I will do my best to see that you are.
All Formats
Colour Blind Accessible: All text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Mirror Knitting Inclusive: Instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Please check the pattern description to see which of the following apply to this design.
PDF (standard)
- This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
- All images have ALT-text descriptions.
- Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
- Any charts are also fully written out.
- Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
- Best for printing or sighted knitters.
PDF (Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print)
This document is a screen-reader-accessible PDF which can be read aloud using text-to-speech options and navigated via document headers. However, fonts may not be embedded and may display improperly. The document uses Verdana font at minimum 24 points. All text is in a single column and left-justified with no italics. Text uses plain language with no abbreviations.
All images have ALT-text descriptions. Any charts are also fully written out. If this pattern contains charts, they are at an appropriate scale for Large Print. If the chart is large and will need to be pieced from several pages, the chart will be available separately.
The document was tested using Adobe Reader on a PC and an Android phone.
Plain-Language EPUB
This document has been edited so text makes sense and flows smoothly when read aloud, and no abbreviations are used. Each section is bookmarked as a chapter. It can be read aloud by an eReader or the font can be resized using eReader settings. The pattern sections can be read straight through without having to return to earlier sections unless you need to refer to something such as a note, technique, or stitch explanation. All images have captions to explain context, but they are not necessary to understand the pattern. If the pattern includes charts, large-scale charts are also available in a separate Large-Print PDF, and all charted instructions are also written out.
EBooks are tested on a Windows PC (using the free Calibre e-reader, which you can get on their website here) and an Android phone using the Google Play Books app.
I’m here to help. If you have questions about this item or your transaction or you need pattern support, please contact me, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. – Talena

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About My Secret Wish Knitting

Hi! I’m Talena Winters (a.k.a. the Yarn Mermaid).

I started My Secret Wish Knitting in 2010 to empower and delight knitting heroes like you who want to elevate your knitting and make magic with yarn. When I’m not concocting new yarn potion recipes, I’m creating story magic as a fantasy and romance author and fiction editor (at talenawinters.com). I live with my family and pets in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, where sweater weather lasts at least nine months a year and my closest neighbours are bears and wood nymphs.

This website is a labour of love by a team of one (me!). If you found value here, please support the effort by purchasing a pattern. If you want more knitting magic, check out my community events and newsletter in the Knitting Circle. We’d love to have you!

Brennan Hat