This Knitted Brim Hat from Red Heart Yarn is great for beginners and those new to knitting who want a little challenge.  A red knitted hat like this one is a great accessory for the fall and winter months...and makes a great gift for all your friends!

Materials:

• RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 skein 930 Lipstick
• Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9]
• Yarn needle

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4”; 20 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given.
 

Instructions:

1. Cast on 73 sts. Beginning with K row, work in St st, (Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row), until piece measures 7” from beginning, ending with a P row.
    
2. Shape Top: [K2tog, K14, slip 1, K1, psso, place a marker on the needle] 4 times, K1. Next Row: Purl.
    
3. Next Row: [K2tog, K to 2 sts before marker, slip 1, K1, psso] 4 times, K1.
    
4. Repeat last 2 rows until 9 sts remain. Fasten off leaving a long end for weaving and sewing. Weave through the remaining sts, draw up tight and fasten. Sew seam.
    
5. Weave in all ends.