The response to The Grand Plan Mitten Chart in the Fall 2000 issue of Knits was so enthusiastic that we’ve come up with a similar chart for hats. Here are instructions for knitting six different sizes (preemie to large adult), in six different gauges, with options for three edgings and three top finishes.

Finished Size 15 (161⁄2, 181⁄2, 20, 21, 23)“ (38 42, 47, 51, 53.5, 58.5 cm) circumference.To fit preemie (0–6 months, 6–18 months, 18 months–4 years, 4 years–medium adult, large adult) head. Sage hat measures 161⁄2” (42 cm); blue hat measures 181⁄2” (47 cm); pink hat measures 20” (51 cm); brown hat measures 21” (53.5 cm).

Yarn
Lane Borgosesia:
KnitUSA (100% wool; 110 yd 100 m/ 100 g), #3800 pink.
Knitaly (100% wool; 215 yd 196 m/100 g), #1650 rust.
Aerobic (100% Merino; 180 yd 165 m/50 g), #41141 blue.
Merinos Extra Fine (100% Merino; 185 yd 170 m/50 g), #252 sage.
About 50 grams of yarn are sufficient for the smaller two sizes; 100 grams are needed for the larger four sizes.

Needles
Bulky—Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm); Chunky—Size 9 (5.5 mm); Worsted—Size 7(4.5 mm); Sport—Size 5 (3.75 mm); Fingering—Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular (cir; optional) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge
Bulky—3 sts = 1” (2.5 cm);
Chunky—4 sts = 1”;
Worsted—5 sts = 1”;
Sport—6 sts = 1”;
Fingering—7 sts = 1”;
Baby—8 sts = 1”
in St st worked in the round.