Simple Button Hat Knitting Pattern

Knit side to side on straight needles this rectangle hat has no button hole, just a tab that you can sew a favorite button to, so choose a fun funky vintage or ceramic button to complete the hat! A thick and thin handspun yarn is especially nice for this hat pattern. No increasing or decreasing necessary, just cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.
Level
Beginner-knit, purl, cast on, and bind off.

Size
18 (20, 22) inches around. Most adult heads are about 20 inches around.

Yarn
50-75 yards of bulky weight yarn, preferably a thick and thin handspun yarn

Materials
-Size 15 needles
-Tapestry needle to weave in ends
-Needle and thread for sewing button
-Button of your choice, at least 1 inch wide

Gauge
2 stitches/inch. Do a gauge swatch to make sure you have the correct gauge.