Easy Knit Hat Pattern Straight Needles
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Wanna knit an easy hat, just not in the round? Here’s an easy knit hat pattern using straight needles! Plus, it’s a great travel pattern!
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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
Pattern Name: Reverie
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 200 – 210 yards (183 – 192 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Needles & Notions
US 8 (5mm) Straight Needles
US 9 (5.5mm) Straight Needles
Gauge
14 STS & 31 row per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
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Details
Measurements: 10″ Wide x 14 1/2″ (25cm x 37cm)
Gauge: 14 STS & 31 row per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.1oz (116g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the garter & rib stitch.
Knit flat and then seam to join in the round.
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 size US 8 (5mm) straight needles
CO 72 STS
Switch to size US 9 (5.5mm) straight needles
Rows 1-36: *K2, P2*, approx 6 ½” (17cm)
Rows 37-73: *K* in garter stitch, approx 5 ½” (14cm)
Decrease for the crown:
Row 74: *K4, K2TOG, PM*
Row 75: *K, SM*
Row 76: *K3, K2TOG, SM*
Row 77: *K, SM*
Row 78: *K2, K2TOG, SM*
Row 79: *K, SM*
Row 80: *K1, K2TOG, SM*
Row 81: *K, SM*
Row 82: *K2TOG, SM*
Row 83: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* (approx. 6 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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