Basic Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern
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Looking for a simple, yet engaging hat pattern? Fall in love with this basic chevron hat knitting pattern, it’s always a fun knit!
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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Pattern Name: Ritzy
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 85 – 95 yards (78 – 87 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns Lana Grande
Needles & Notions
US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Gauge
11 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
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Details
Measurements: 9″ Wide x 12″ (23cm x 30cm)
Gauge: 11 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3.5oz (100g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the chevron rib stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K the Ks & P the Ps – knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
Chevron Rib Stitch YouTube Video
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Pattern Instructions
Using US 11 (8mm) circular knitting needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
CO 48 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 01-05: *K2, P2*
Round 06: *P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1*
Round 07: K the Ks & P the Ps
Round 08: *P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2*
Round 09: K the Ks & P the Ps
Round 10: *K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1*
Round 11: K the Ks & P the Ps
Round 12: *K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2*
Round 13: K the Ks & P the Ps
Repeat rounds 6-13, 4 more times
Round 46: *P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1*
Round 47: K the Ks & P the Ps
Note (Optional):
When the stitches get too tight switch to DPNs or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 48: *K* remove stitch markers as you come to them
Round 49: *K6, K2TOG, PM* (- 6 STS, 42 STS remaining)
Round 50: *K5, K2TOG, SM* (- 6 STS, 36 STS remaining)
Round 51: *K4, K2TOG, SM* (- 6 STS, 30 STS remaining)
Round 52: *K3, K2TOG, SM* (- 6 STS, 24 STS remaining)
Round 53: *K2, K2TOG, SM* (- 6 STS, 18 STS remaining)
Round 54: *K1, K2TOG, SM* (- 6 STS, 12 STS remaining)
Round 55: *K2TOG* (- 6 STS, 6 STS remaining) (Remove stitch markers as you come to them.)
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” (25cm) tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.
Block:
To block this hat I use a saucer. Like a teacup and saucer. ;) I put it inside the hat, so the bottom “swirl” is in the center of the saucer and the saucer is bulging outward, spritz it with some water, pat dry with a clean towel and let it dry overnight.
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