Chunky Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern

This chunky chevron hat knitting pattern is the right mix of easy & engaging. The chevron knit stitch gives a modern look to basic stitches.

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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: Fireside

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 75 – 85 yards (69 – 77 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers

Gauge

11.5 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

close-up of a knitted swatch with a wood gauge

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Details

Measurements: 9 1/2″ Wide x 10 3/4″ (24cm x 27cm)
Gauge: 11.5 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.6oz (130g)

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the elongated chevron 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)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

Using US 11 (8mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.

CO 48 STS, PM, join in the round.

Brim:

Rounds 1-4: *K1, P1*

Round 5: *[K1, P1 4 times] INC1* (increase 6 STS)

Body:

Rounds 6-8: *[K2, P2 twice] K1 [P2, K2 twice] P1*

Rounds 9-11 *P1, K2, P2, K2, P3 [K2, P2 twice]*

Rounds 12-14: *[P2, K2 twice] P1 [K2, P2 twice] K1*

Rounds 15-17: *K1, P2, K2, P2, K3 [P2, K2 twice]*

Repeat rounds 6-17 one more time.

Modification Option:

For a slouchy hat knit rows 6-17 one more time.

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 1: *K7, K2TOG, PM*

Round 2: *K6, K2TOG, SM*

Round 3: *K5, K2TOG, SM*

Round 4: *K4, K2TOG, SM*

Round 5: *K3, K2TOG, SM*

Round 6: *K2, K2TOG, SM*

Round 7: *K1, K2TOG, SM*

Round 8: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker*

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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