Chunky Hat Knitting Pattern
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Make this chunky hat knitting pattern for your next car knitting project. It’s easy to follow and knits up relatively quickly!
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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: Snappy
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 (77 – 86 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Madelinetosh A.S.A.P.
Needles & Notions
US 10.5 (6.5mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) Cable, or DPNs
US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Gauge
14 STS & 18 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
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Details
Measurements: 7 1/2″ Wide x 11″ (19cm x 28cm)
Gauge: 14 STS & 18 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.6oz (130g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the alternating long 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 Stitch YouTube Video
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)
K3TOG – knit 3 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 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
CO 52 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-5: *K1, P1*
Switch to US 11 (8mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable
Rounds 6-10: *P1, K1*
Repeat rounds 1-10, 3 more times
Note (Optional):
When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 41: *K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, PM* K1, P1, K1, P1, SM (-12 STS 40 STS remaining)
Round 42: *K1, P1, SM*
Round 43: *K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, SM* (-10 STS 30 STS remaining)
Round 44: *K1, P1, SM*
Round 45: *K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, SM* K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, SM (-8 STS 22 STS remaining)
Round 46: *P1, K1, SM*
Round 47: P1 *K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, SM* K3TOG, P1, K1, SM (-6 STS 16 STS remaining)
Round 48: *P1, K1, SM*
Round 49: P1 *K3TOG, P1, K1, P1, remove stitch marker* K3TOG, remove stitch marker (-6 STS 10 STS remaining)
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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