Men's Hat and Scarf Knitting Pattern

This classic knit men's hat and scarf set from Bernat Yarns is a perfect winter gift for your favorite guy. It is sure to keep him nice and warm through the winter months. This free knitting pattern is great practice for any beginner knitter.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bernat Denimstyle (3.5 oz/ 100 g) or yarn of choice, Hat, 1 ball, Scarf, 2 balls
• Hook: Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.

Size:
Scarf: Width: 9 1/2" [24 cm] Length: 49" [125 cm]

Pattern:

Scarf:
Cast on 39 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows until work from beg measures 49" [124.5 cm].Fasten off.

Finishing:
Cut 8" [20.5 cm] lengths of yarn. Taking 3 strands tog, knot into fringe across ends of scarf.

Hat:
Cast on 78 sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: *P2. K2. Rep from *to last 2 sts. P2.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 11 ins [28 cm] ending on a 2nd row.
Shape top: 1st row: *K2tog. P2tog. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2tog. 39 sts.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows once more then 2nd row once.
7th row: *K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 20 sts.
8th row: Purl.
9th row: (K2tog) 10 times. 10 sts. Break yarn leaving a long end. Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.

Sew center back seam, reversing seam half way for turn back.