I was trying to decide what hat I’d like to make this month and I’ve been trying to branch out and use different yarns, so I decided to create a pattern similar to my most popular hat knitting pattern, the Wisdom slouchy hat, which is knit with a super bulky yarn.

So, I decided to create this hat using a bulky yarn instead of a super bulky and I’m super happy with the results.

For starters, this yarn is the softest and warmest evah!

I’m all about instant gratification projects, hence why I always knit with super bulky yarn.

However… even though this took a little longer to knit, I absolutely love it!

So, I’m trying to embrace patience when knitting a project and enjoying the process and trying not to think about what I’m going to knit next. ;)}

Anyone with me on this?!

Let’s get on to knitting this thing. :)

About:

• Available Sizes: One
• Size: 20 – 22″ {51 – 56cm} Head Circumference
• Style: One, Slouchy
• Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
• Pattern Language: English
• Skill Level: Beginner
• PDF Format: Printer & Mobile Friendly
• Bonus: Video

Techniques:

• Knit in the Round
• Knit & Purl Stitches
• Decrease Stitch

Materials:

• Yarn Weight: Bulky
• Yardage: 120 – 130 yards {110 – 119 meters}
• Suggested Yarn: Morehouse Farms, Bulky
• Needle Size: US 10.5 {6.5mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm}, or DPNs
• Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
• Extras: Stitch Markers

Details:

• Measurements: 10″ Wide x 13 1/2″ {25cm x 34cm}
• Gauge: 12 STS & 18 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
• Weight: 4.1oz {116g}

Notes:

• Not reversible.
• Knit bottom up.
• Knit using the rib & stockinette 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 US 10.5 {6.5mm} circular needles with a 16” {40cm} cable.
• CO 64 STS, PM, join in the round.
• Rounds 1-21: *K2, P2* approx. 5” {13cm} from the beginning
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• Switch to size US 11 needles:
• Rounds 22-52: *K* approx. 7 1/2” {19cm} from the beginning
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• Note {Optional}:
• When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
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• Decrease for the crown:
• Round 53: *K6, K2TOG, PM*
• Round 54: *K5, K2TOG, SM*
• Round 55: *K4, K2TOG, SM*
• Round 56: *K3, K2TOG, SM*
• Round 57: *K2, K2TOG, SM*
• Round 58: *K1, K2TOG, SM*
• Round 59: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker*
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• 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.
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• 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: