This Palestine Hat knitting pattern is an easy, beginner friendly project. You can show your support for the people of war torn Middle East by knitting this hat in the colours of a Palestinian flag. Please see below for information on how to contribute to hunger relief for the children of Gaza. There is also a crochet version of this pattern, and you can read more about how it was written and graded.
This hat is perfect for wearing to a demonstration, or just out and about. Please share pictures of yourself in the hat. I’d love to be able to put together a little gallery. You can create a Ravelry project page, or send them to my email.

How to contribute to aid children in Palestine

This is a free knitting pattern without ads. The standard cost of a hat knitting pattern in my Ravelry shop is €4. Please consider making a donation in lieu of a charge for the pattern to an appropriate organization to help starving and displaced people suffering from conflict in the Middle East. You can donate to Unicef Ireland here. Or donate to a local organisation near you.

Accessibility and abbreviations

This pattern is written to the British Dyslexia Association standards for inclusive text documents. It is formatted in clear font, with minimal abreviations. The intention is to create a document that, as far as possible, can be accessed by all.

Sizes of Palestine hat knitting pattern

This ‘To the Sea’ Palestine Hat knitting  pattern comes in 8 sizes to fit from premature baby to extra large adult.

Sizes are listed as 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6] (7, 8).

Size 1. Premature Baby. (Also fits standard 18 inch dolls).

Size 2. Newborn.

Size 3. Age 6 months.

Size 4. Toddler.

Size 5. Child.

Size 6. Small adult.

Size 7. Large adult.

Size 8. Extra Large Adult. (this is a size-inclusive size added for the small numbers who find the ‘large adult’, also often listed as ‘men’s size’, is not quite big enough. It is a very large size, and would be too big for most)

A. Circumference measurements

Measure width of head from across forehead and around the back. Remember, a hat needs to stretch slightly to fit, or it will blow off. Pick the actual size that is just smaller than your head. 
To fit head measuring: 30 (35, 40, 45) [50, 56], (61, 66) cm.
11 3/4 (13 3/4, 15 3/4, 17 3/4) [19 3/4, 22] (24, 26) inches.
Actual hat size: 25 (30, 35, 40) [45, 50] (56, 61) cm.
9 ¾ (11 ¾, 13 ¾, 15 ¾) [17 ¾, 19 ¾] (22, 24) inches.

B. Hat height measurements

To find your size, measure from the crown of your head to the point on your ear where you like your hat to sit. This is styled as a slightly slouchy beanie, designed to be a little taller than the head wearing it, and a loose fit in height. 
To fit head height: 11 (12.5, 14.5, 16.5) [18.5, 21.5] (23.5, 25.5) cm.
4 ¼ (5, 5 ¾, 6 ⅓) [7 ¼, 8 ½] (9 ¼, 10) inches

Materials needed for Palestine hat knitting pattern

Yarn. Worsted weight wool yarn. 1 50g ball each of red, black, white and green. 
Yarn used for samples: Drops Nepal. 100% wool. 50g, 75 meters (82 yards) per ball. 1 ball each colour is sufficient for all sizes.

4.5 mm Knitting needles (US size 7) or size needed to match tension (gauge).

Tape measure

Darning Needle for weaving in ends. 

Tension (gauge)

20 stitches by 26 rows for 10 centimeters (4 inches) square knitted in stocking stitch in the round

Stitches used in knitting pattern

Knit

Purl

Knit 2 together,

Yarn over

Construction

The ‘To The Sea’ Palestine Flag Hat is knit from the bottom up in the round, in three stripes. The red triangle is then worked flat, and sewn in place.

‘To the Sea’ Palestine Hat Knitting Pattern. Pattern Starts.

Part 1. Green Brim

In Green:

Cast on 48 (64, 72, 80) [96, 104], (112, 120). Join to work in the round without twisting.

Round 1: knit 2, purl 2, repeat to end.

Repeat round 1 another 8 (10, 12, 14) [16, 19] (21, 23) times.

Total rows of rib worked 9 (11, 13, 15) [17, 20] (22, 24).

Part 2. White stripe.

Change to white yarn.

Round 1: knit to end.

Repeat round 1 another 8 (10, 12, 14) [16, 19] (21, 23) times.

Part 3. Black stripe.

Change to black yarn.

Round 1: knit to end.

Repeat round 1 another 6 (8, 10, 12) [14, 17] (19, 21) times.

Part 4. Crown decreases.

Round 1: *knit 2 (2, 2, 4) [4, 6] (6, 6), knit 2 together, repeat from * to end.

Round 2 and all even numbered rounds: knit to end.

Round 3:  *knit 1 (1, 1, 3) [3, 5] (5, 5) knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end.

Round 5: sizes 1, 2 and 3 only. Knit 2 together to end. Proceed to step ‘Fastening off’ below. 

Round 5, all other sizes: *knit – (-, -, 2) [2, 4] (4, 4) knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end.

Round 7: *knit – (-, -, 1) [1, 3] (3, 3) knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end. 

Round 9, sizes 4 and 5 only: Knit 2 together to end. Proceed to step ‘Fastening off’ below

Round 9, sizes 6, 7 and 8 only. *knit – (-, -, -) [-, 2] (2, 2) knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end. 

Round 11: *knit – (-, -, -) [-, 1] (1, 1) knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end.

Round 13: Knit 2 together to end. Proceed to step ‘Fastening off’ below.
Fastening off: Disconnect yarn leaving a long tail, and thread on a darning needle. Thread through stitches on knitting needle, cinch closed, and fasten off. Sew in end securely

Part 5. Triangle motif. 

Cast on 3 stitches

Row 1: purl 3.

Row 2: knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit last stitch.

Row 3 and all odd number rows: Purl to end.

Row 4 and all even number rows: knit 1, yarn over, knit to last stitch, yarn over, knit 1. 

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 17 (19, 23, 27) [31, 37] (41, 43) stitches on needle, or desired width of triangle. (It should fit from just below the crown to the brim.)

Cast off loosely. Sew in place on hat.

Weave in all remaining ends.

Copyright

This pattern, including the wording and the pictures, are my work and copyright. Please do not distribute them in any way except by using the link to this blog post. You may not copy in any way, including by making your own videos, if they are directly based on my work. 
This blog is not intended for commercial use. You may sell finished items based on this pattern only if you have made them in your own home, with your own hands. However, selling your own makes from this pattern, especially for charity, such as to raise money for Gaza, is strongly encouraged. I would love to hear about your event, and how it went.

Would you like to read about how this pattern was created? Find out about writing and grading this pattern.