Chunky Knit Hat Pattern Free

Are you looking for squish + texture? This is a simple Chunky Knit Hat pattern that has a lovely squish & texture! 🤩

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slightly Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video & Checklist
Pattern Name: Unity

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: 65 – 75 yards (60 – 68 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Yarn Substitutes:
Cascade Lana Grande
Lang Yarns Virginia
Phildar Phil Alaska
Rowan Big Wool Yarn
MillaMia Super Chunky
Read more about yarn substitutions here (+ video).

Needles & Notions

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

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Gauge

9 STS & 15 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

Details

Measurements: 10″ Wide x 9″ (25cm x 23cm)
Weight: 3.9oz (110g)

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using a combination of knit & purl stitches.
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)
C4F – cable4front – Transfer 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
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 marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches

Videos

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Knitting Pattern Instructions

Knit in the Round:
Using US 11 (8mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.

CO 45 STS, PM, join in round.
Rounds 1-5: *K3, P2*
Rounds 6-7: *K*

Rounds 8-9: *K1, P2*
Repeat Rounds 6-9, 5 more times, or until desired length.

Note (Optional):
When the stitches get too tight switch to DPN’s or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.

Decrease for the crown:
Round 30: *K*
Round 31: *K*
Round 32: *K1, P2*
Round 33: *K1, P2TOG, PM* (30 STS remaining)
Round 34: *K1, P1, SM*
Round 35: *K2TOG, SM* (15 STS remaining)
Round 36: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* K1, remove stitch marker (8 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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