Grab this FREE Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern. It’s a simple 2 row repeat with a decrease for the crown.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20-22″ {51-56cm} Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer & Mobile Friendly
PDF Bonus: Ad-Free Video
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 95 – 105 yards {87 – 96 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Morehouse Farms 3-strand Merino
Needle Size: US 10 {6mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker
Details:
Measurements: 9″ Wide x 11 1/2″ {23cm x 29cm}
Gauge: 15 STS & 23 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 2.1oz {60g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the broken 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.
Video:
Click here to watch the “How to Block a Hat” video tutorial.
Click here to watch the “How to Decrease for the Crown” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
CO 68 STS, PM, join in the round
Round 1: *K1, P1*
Round 2: *K*
Repeat rounds 1 & 2 for 10 ½”
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:
Next round: *K7, K2TOG, PM* K5
Next round: *K6, K2TOG, SM* K5
Next round: *K5, K2TOG, SM* K5
Next round: *K4, K2TOG, SM* K5
Next round: *K3, K2TOG, SM*
Next round: *K2, K2TOG, SM*
Next round: *K1, K2TOG, SM*
Next round: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker*
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” 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.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
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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