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This is a simple chevron seed stitch hat knitting pattern using less than 1 skein of yarn. Learn to knit the chevron seed stitch in the video tutorial.
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 Friendly
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Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Increase Stitch
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 85 – 95 yards {78 – 87 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker
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}.
Details:
Measurements: 10″ Wide x 12″ {25cm x 30cm}
Gauge: 10 STS & 15 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 5.1oz {140g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the chevron seed 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.
Click here to watch the “Chevron Seed Knit Stitch” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round
Rounds 1-5: *K2, P2*
Round 6: *K11, INC1* {INC 4 STS, so you have a total of 48 STS}
Round 07: *P1, K3*
Round 08: *K1, P1, K5, P1*
Round 09: *K2, P1, K3, P1, K1*
Round 10: *K3, P1, K1, P1, K2*
Repeat rounds 7-10, 6 more times
Round 35: *P1, K3*
Round 36: *K1, P1, K5, P1*
Round 37: *K2, P1, K3, P1, K1*
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 38: *K6, K2TOG, PM* {-6 STS 42 STS remaining}
Round 39: *K5, K2TOG, SM* {-6 STS 36 STS remaining}
Round 40: *K4, K2TOG, SM* {-6 STS 30 STS remaining}
Round 41: *K3, K2TOG, SM* {-6 STS 24 STS remaining}
Round 42: *K2, K2TOG, SM* {-6 STS 18 STS remaining}
Round 43: *K1, K2TOG, SM* {-6 STS 12 STS remaining}
Round 44: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* {-6 STS 6 STS remaining}
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
INC1 – make 1 stitch {I use a backwards loop}
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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