Mens Flat Knit Seed Stitch Hat
Mens Flat Knit Seed Stitch Hat – Knit a stylish men’s hat with this easy flat-knit pattern! Uses self-striping worsted weight yarn and simple stitches—perfect for beginners.
Looking for an easy and stylish knitting project? This Men’s Flat Knit Seed Stitch Hat is the perfect blend of texture and color! The seed stitch gives the hat a timeless, classic look, while the self-striping worsted weight yarn does all the colorwork for you—no need to switch skeins or weave in endless ends.
This pattern is knit flat on straight needles, making it ideal for beginners who aren’t ready to try knitting in the round. Once finished, you’ll seam the sides together for a polished, professional look.
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Mens Flat Knit Seed Stitch Hat
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Yarn: Caron Blossom Cakes in Blue Orchid
Needles: Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
Gauge: 17 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch Pattern.
Men's one size
Pattern instructions:
Cast on 86 stitches.
Row 1: (Right Side). *Knit (K)1. Purl (P)1. Repeat (Rep) from * to end of row.
Row 2: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for Seed St Pattern until work from the beginning measures approximately
7 inches, ending on a Wrong Side row.
Shape the Crown:
Row 1: (RS). K1. *Purl next 3 sts together (P3tog). (K1. P1) 9 times. Knit next 3 sts together (K3tog). (P1. K1) 9 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (78 sts)
Row 2 and alternate rows: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 8 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 8 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (70 sts)
Row 5: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 7 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 7 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (62 sts).
Row 7: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 6 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 6 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (54 sts).
Row 9: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 5 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 5 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (46 sts).
Row 11: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 4 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (38 sts).
Row 13: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Rep from * once more. P1. (30 sts).
Row 15: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. Rep from * once more. P1. (22 sts).
Row 17: K1. *P3tog. K1. P1. K3tog. P1. K1. Rep from * once more. P1. (14 sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely. Sew center back seam.
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