Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern : Daring
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Grab this great easy one skein hat knitting pattern. It has a stylist texture that goes with almost any outfit.
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
Bonus: Video
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 70 – 80 yards {64 – 73 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: 9″ Wide x 11″ {16cm x 28cm}
Gauge: 13 STS & 17 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.2oz {120g}
Notes:
Reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the 2×2 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:
Using size US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} Cable
CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-32: *K2, P2*, knit for approximately 10″ {25 cm}, or until desired length.
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 33: *K2, P2TOG, PM* {-11 STS, 33 STS remaining}
Round 34: *K2TOG, P1, SM* {-11 STS, 22 STS remaining}
Round 35: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* {-11 STS, 11 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
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
Gauge:
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Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern : Daring
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