Suite Knit Hat || One ball knit hat project
Looking for a quick and cozy project that won’t break the bank (or your stash)? The Suite Knit Hat is just the thing! This one-ball knit hat pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. It’s easy to follow, works up fast, and gives you a modern, textured look without complicated shaping.
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🧶 Why You’ll Love This Knit Hat Pattern
✔️ Perfect for Beginners
With no tricky decreases and minimal shaping, this hat is approachable and fun—even if it’s your first time knitting a hat. Great project for the beginner knitter
✔️ Made with One Ball of Yarn
Who doesn’t love a one-skein wonder? This hat uses just one ball of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ yarn, making it an ideal stash-busting knit. Because this yarn has been discontinued, we suggest trying out KnitPicks Swish yarn.
✔️ Chevron Texture Without the Fuss
The zigzag pattern is created with simple knits and purls, giving you that polished look without needing any fancy techniques. So fun to make and easy to remember.
🧵 Materials Needed
- Yarn: 1 ball of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ (or look at Swish Worsted by Knit Picks)
- Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) 16″ circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, optional pom-pom maker
Want more yarn options? See our post: What Yarn Is Best for Hats?
🧢 How to Knit the Suite Hat
🧷 Step 1: Cast On with Confidence
We recommend using the long-tail cast-on for a neat, stretchy edge. You can check out how to do it in this tutorial:
👉 Long-Tail Cast-On Video Tutorial
🧷 Step 2: Work the Body of the Hat
This hat is knit in the round, using a simple chevron-style stitch pattern of knits and purls. There’s no crown shaping—just bind off and cinch it up at the top!
🧷 Step 3: Add a Pom-Pom (Optional but Adorable!)
A yarn pom-pom gives it a fun finish! Use leftover yarn or mix colors for a playful pop.
Want help making your pom? Here’s a helpful link: How to Make a Pom-Pom
One Ball Knit Hat
As with most of the knit patterns I design, I started with the long tail cast on method. Learning how to start this way is easy with the two tutorials I put together. Why do I love this method so much? I believe it gives me a sturdy start and it also lets me see the ridges better on my first row.
Looking at the finished hat you might think that it is quite complicated. Really, the chevron pattern that you see is all done by changing the placement of your knits and purls. With no shaping in this hat it really is a beginner knit hat. Working in the round does make it a little more advanced than true beginner but follow along in the tutorial below and learn how to join in the round with my tips and tricks.
Throughout this pattern you will need to keep track of your rounds so that you know when to change the placement of stitches. Want an easier way to keep track of your rows while you work? Make one of these DIY knit row counts. They are perfect to make sure that you count each row that you work and you won’t loose your counter because it is attached to your project.
Adding pom poms to the finished hat is a great way to pull it all together. For this pattern I made my own yarn pom poms to make sure that they would be small enough for the hat. You can make your own pom poms using my video tutorial.
🧵 Watch the Video Tutorial for One Ball Knit Hat
Follow along with me step-by-step in this full video tutorial on the Marly Bird YouTube channel:
📺 Watch the Suite Knit Hat Tutorial
Download the FREE Beginner On Ball Knit Hat Pattern
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really make this hat with just one ball of yarn?
Yes! Honestly, that’s one of the best parts about this pattern. It uses just one ball of Chic Sheep yarn, making it a super fun stash-busting project. If Chic Sheep is no longer available, you can totally use Swish Worsted by Knit Picks instead!
Is this hat pattern good for beginners?
So here’s the thing… it’s totally beginner-friendly! There aren’t any tricky decreases or complicated shaping. It’s knit in the round, which might be a tiny step up, but the pattern is super easy to follow. You’ll be amazed at how fast it works up!
How do you get that cool chevron texture?
Isn’t that zigzag pattern neat? Honestly, it’s all done with just simple knits and purls… no fancy stitches required! You just change up where you place your knits and purls, and you get this amazing textured look. So cool!
What supplies do I need for the Suite Knit Hat?
You’ll need one ball of yarn (Chic Sheep or Swish Worsted are great options), US Size 8 circular needles, and some notions like a stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors. Oh, and a pom-pom maker if you want to add a fun pom-pom on top!
What if I mess up keeping track of my rows?
Don’t you worry about that! Honestly, it happens to all of us. If keeping track of your rows feels tricky, you can totally make one of those handy DIY knit row counters. That way, you won’t lose your place!
