Knitting pattern + tassel tutorial
For every baby shower, every cold season, and every skein of handspun that’s too beautiful to sit in a drawer.
Make a Hudson Hat in colors that feel like you. This original Family Roots design is built from the i-cord ties up, with ear flaps worked flat and the body knit seamlessly in the round. Its long, tapered crown and handmade tassels leave plenty of room for play.
Change colors as often as you like, let a special yarn do the work, or knit it in a single solid. Choose garter-stitch ear flaps by knitting every row, or stockinette ear flaps with alternating knit and purl rows, following the pattern’s edge-stitch instructions.
Designed and written by Lindsay Baker. First published in 2007, the Hudson Hat has inspired over 1,500 projects shared on Ravelry. This updated Family Roots edition brings the tested pattern and photo tassel tutorial together in two thoughtfully designed formats.
Your download includes
A 21-page printable PDF with the complete knitting pattern and tassel tutorial.
A 39-page phone-friendly PDF with larger text and short sections to follow as you knit.
Five sizes, from 0–6 months through a large adult size.
A seven-step photo tutorial for making and attaching the tassels.
Both garter-stitch and stockinette ear-flap options.
Skill level
Advanced beginner and up. Techniques include i-cord, knitting flat and in the round, increases, decreases and simple finishing.
Yarn, needles and sizing
Worsted weight yarn; approximately 100–300 yards. Gauge: 5 stitches per inch. Needles: US 7 circular and double-pointed needles, plus a US 5 circular, or sizes needed to obtain gauge as explained in the pattern.
Sizes: 0–6 months; 6–18 months; Toddler/Young Child; Child/Smaller Adult; and Big Noggin Adult. Finished hat circumferences: 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 inches.
After purchase
You’ll receive a download link for one ZIP file containing both PDF editions. Extract the ZIP, open your preferred edition, and save it to your device for offline reading.
This is a digital knitting pattern and tutorial. Yarn, tools and a finished hat are not included.
From Ravelry knitters
“Love this pattern! Super easy, fast knit.”
ThatModernCrafter on Ravelry
Feedback on an earlier edition.
Questions about this pattern? Email lifeisnow11@me.com.
Knitting pattern + tassel tutorial
For every baby shower, every cold season, and every skein of handspun that’s too beautiful to sit in a drawer.
Make a Hudson Hat in colors that feel like you. This original Family Roots design is built from the i-cord ties up, with ear flaps worked flat and the body knit seamlessly in the round. Its long, tapered crown and handmade tassels leave plenty of room for play.
Change colors as often as you like, let a special yarn do the work, or knit it in a single solid. Choose garter-stitch ear flaps by knitting every row, or stockinette ear flaps with alternating knit and purl rows, following the pattern’s edge-stitch instructions.
Designed and written by Lindsay Baker. First published in 2007, the Hudson Hat has inspired over 1,500 projects shared on Ravelry. This updated Family Roots edition brings the tested pattern and photo tassel tutorial together in two thoughtfully designed formats.
Your download includes
A 21-page printable PDF with the complete knitting pattern and tassel tutorial.
A 39-page phone-friendly PDF with larger text and short sections to follow as you knit.
Five sizes, from 0–6 months through a large adult size.
A seven-step photo tutorial for making and attaching the tassels.
Both garter-stitch and stockinette ear-flap options.
Skill level
Advanced beginner and up. Techniques include i-cord, knitting flat and in the round, increases, decreases and simple finishing.
Yarn, needles and sizing
Worsted weight yarn; approximately 100–300 yards. Gauge: 5 stitches per inch. Needles: US 7 circular and double-pointed needles, plus a US 5 circular, or sizes needed to obtain gauge as explained in the pattern.
Sizes: 0–6 months; 6–18 months; Toddler/Young Child; Child/Smaller Adult; and Big Noggin Adult. Finished hat circumferences: 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 inches.
After purchase
You’ll receive a download link for one ZIP file containing both PDF editions. Extract the ZIP, open your preferred edition, and save it to your device for offline reading.
This is a digital knitting pattern and tutorial. Yarn, tools and a finished hat are not included.
From Ravelry knitters
“Love this pattern! Super easy, fast knit.”
ThatModernCrafter on Ravelry
Feedback on an earlier edition.
Questions about this pattern? Email lifeisnow11@me.com.
