Knit the Perfect Spring Accessory: Erica Heusser’s Passerine Hat Pattern

Posted by Danielle | Mar 23, 2025 | Featured, Knit Hacks | 0 |

Passerine birds, also known as perching birds or songbirds, make up the largest order of birds with over 6,000 species, representing more than half of all bird species worldwide. In my area of the world (Upstate NY), I know them as robins, bluejays, cardinals, goldfinches, chicadees, starlings, etc. And if you’re like me, this time of year (hello, migration!) is always exciting for birdwatching, thus making this passerine hat pattern a perfect tribute to the season …

Get the pattern via Etsy, designed by Erica Heusser.

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Danielle Holke is a long-time knitter, first taught by her beloved grandmother as a young girl growing up in Canada. In 2008 she launched KnitHacker, a lively blog and knitting community which has since grown to be a popular presence in contemporary knitting culture, reaching more than a million readers each year. As a marketing professional, Danielle advises and works with a motley squad of artists, yarn bombers, film makers, pattern designers, yarn companies and more. Learn more about her latest book, Knits & Pieces: A Knitting Miscellany.