Rib Knit Hat with Ears Without a Pattern in 15 Minutes
How to sew a rib knit hat with ears without a pattern: use a 60 cm piece, round the inner layer from 10 cm and 3 cm marks, leave a 6 cm turning opening, mark the ears 3 cm from the center and 4 cm down, and secure the corners at 45 degrees.
Beginner15 minFree
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Things you will learn
No paper pattern is needed: the shape is drafted directly on the folded piece of kashkorse rib knit.
The source uses a 60 cm length of kashkorse; that length includes the inner and outer layers of the hat plus the cuff.
The inner-layer curve is drafted from two marks: 10 cm up from the bottom and 3 cm from the lower left corner.
The ears are shaped by marking 3 cm to each side from the center of the outer layer and 4 cm down.
To keep the hat from turning inside out, the inner and outer layers are secured at the corners with 45-degree stitches.
What you will make
You will make a soft double-layer hat from kashkorse rib knit: the lower edge folds into a cuff, two small ears remain at the top, and the inner layer stays in place because of the securing stitches.
Materials and tools
Materials
Thin cotton-based kashkorse rib knit, 60 cm, The source gives a 60 cm length; this is enough for the inner and outer hat layers, including the cuff.
Sewing thread, For the long seam, top edge, closing the allowance, and securing stitches.
Tools
Sewing machine, For sewing the long seam, top edge, and securing stitches.
Iron, The seams are pressed, and the allowances are pressed open in the source method.
Scissors, For trimming excess fabric along the marked curve.
Ruler, For the 10 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, and 6 cm measurements.
Fabric marker or chalk, For the smooth curve and ear markings.
Pins, For pinning the layers at the marked points.
The source recommends a thin cotton-based knit, kashkorse. Before cutting, smooth the fabric and avoid stretching it, so the 10 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm marks do not shift.
Use the iron as you work
This method relies on pressing several times: first press the long seam, then press the allowances open, and later press the inner-layer allowance inward.
Fabric Piece and Long Seam
First, the kashkorse piece is turned into a double tube for the future hat.
Take a 60 cm length of kashkorse rib knit
The source uses a 60 cm length of kashkorse. After folding, this length creates the inner and outer parts of the hat; the turn-up cuff is already included.
The fabric length is 60 cm, including the turn-up cuff.
Width is not specified
The old material does not give the fabric width or head size, so do not treat 60 cm as a complete size chart. It is only the stated fabric length.
Fold the kashkorse in half
Fold the fabric in half to prepare the inner and outer hat layers for sewing.
The kashkorse is folded in half before sewing.
Sew along the full length
From the wrong side, sew a seam along the full length. Press the seam, then press the allowances open in opposite directions.
The seam is sewn along the full length from the wrong side.
Inner Layer and Top Edge
On the inner layer, you draft the curve, leave a turning opening, and sew the top edge.
Fold the inner side of the hat in half
Take the inner side of the hat and fold it in half so the curve can be marked evenly.
The inner side is folded in half.
Mark 10 cm and 3 cm
Measure 10 cm up from the bottom. Then measure 3 cm from the left corner along the lower edge.
The first mark is 10 cm from the bottom.The second mark is 3 cm along the lower edge.
Draw a smooth curve
Connect the marks with a smooth line. This will be the curve for the inner layer.
A smooth line is drawn between the marks.
Trim away the excess fabric
Carefully cut off the excess fabric along the marked line without stretching the knit.
The excess fabric is trimmed along the curved line.
Sew the edge, leaving 6 cm open
Sew along the rounded edge, but leave a 6 cm opening centered symmetrically around the joining seam. The hat will be turned through this opening.
A 6 cm section is left open on the rounded edge.
Sew the top edge
Sew the top edge of the hat as well.
The top edge is sewn as well.
Press, trim one allowance, and turn the tube
Press the seam. Trim one side of the allowance on the outer-hat side. Then turn the tube right side out, shape the corners, and press again.
One seam allowance is trimmed after pressing.The tube is turned and the corners are shaped.
Press the inner-layer allowance inward
Press the inner-layer allowance inward so this area can be closed neatly later.
The inner-layer allowance is pressed inward.
Ears, Cuff, and Securing Stitches
The final shape appears after marking the ears, closing the allowance, folding the cuff, and adding the angled securing stitches.
Measure 3 cm from the center on both sides
On the outer side of the hat, measure 3 cm from the center symmetrically to the left and right.
From the center, 3 cm is marked on both sides.
Mark 4 cm downward
From the top marking, measure 4 cm down. These marks define the future stitch line for the ears.
A 4 cm downward mark is made for the ears.
Fold along the vertical line and pin the marks
Fold the piece in half along the marked vertical line. Pin the marked points on both sides.
The piece is folded along the vertical line.The marked points are pinned on both sides.
Sew the line and close the allowance
Sew between the marked points. Then stitch the pressed inner-layer allowance closed.
After stitching between the points, the pressed allowance is closed.
Insert the inner layer into the outer layer
Press the seam, then tuck the inner part of the hat into the outer part.
The inner layer is tucked into the outer layer.
Turn up the cuff
Fold up the lower edge to form the cuff.
The lower edge is folded up into a cuff.
Secure the corners with 45-degree stitches
At the corners, pin the inner and outer hat layers together. Sew securing stitches at a 45-degree angle so the hat does not turn inside out.
The corners are secured with 45-degree stitches.
Check the direction
The securing stitches should join the inner and outer layers at the corners without pulling the cuff out of shape.
Check the finished hat
Smooth the cuff and ears. The finished hat should hold its shape at the top and should not turn inside out when worn.
The finished hat after assembly and cuff folding.
Finish and variations
Finish
Check the fit, cuff, and ears
After the final pressing, make sure the cuff lies evenly, the ears look symmetrical, and the securing stitches keep the inner layer from turning outward.
At the end, pin the inner and outer layers together at the corners and sew 45-degree securing stitches as shown in the source.
The turning opening is off-center
Problem
The hat is hard to turn through the opening, or the opening is difficult to close neatly.
Likely cause
The 6 cm open section was not left symmetrically around the joining seam.
How to fix it
When sewing the rounded edge, leave the 6 cm opening centered symmetrically around the joining seam.
The ears are uneven
Problem
One top corner is visibly higher or wider than the other.
Likely cause
The marks from the center were not made symmetrically.
How to fix it
First find the center of the outer side, then measure 3 cm to both sides, and only after that mark 4 cm downward.
The seam became wavy
Problem
The knit stretched out after stitching.
Likely cause
The kashkorse was stretched while sewing, or pressing was skipped.
How to fix it
Do not pull the fabric under the presser foot. After sewing the long seam, press it and press the allowances open in opposite directions.
The cuff does not sit neatly
Problem
The lower edge twists or looks uneven.
Likely cause
The inner layer was inserted into the outer layer unevenly, or the corners were not secured.
How to fix it
Before turning up the cuff, smooth the inner layer inside the outer layer, press the seam, and check the securing stitches at the corners.
?FAQ
What fabric should I use for this hat?
The source recommends a thin cotton-based knit called kashkorse. It is soft, stretchy, and suitable for a hat with a turn-up cuff.
How much kashkorse do I need?
The old material specifies a 60 cm length. The fabric width and head size are not given, so for another size you need to check the width against your own fit.
Do I need a pattern?
No. The curve and ears are marked directly on the fabric: 10 cm from the bottom, 3 cm from the lower corner, then 3 cm from the center and 4 cm down for the ears.
Why leave a 6 cm opening?
The hat is turned through the 6 cm open section. The opening is left symmetrically around the joining seam.
How are the ears formed?
On the outer side, mark 3 cm to each side from the center, then 4 cm down, fold along the vertical line, pin the points, and sew the line.
Can this hat really be sewn in 15 minutes?
The 15-minute timing comes from the original title. If this is your first time sewing the hat or adjusting the size, allow extra time for marking, pressing, and checking the cuff.
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