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Grab this slouchy hat knitting pattern today. It uses super bulky yarn, so it knits up quick & easy.
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: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
PDF Bonus: Ad-Free Video, Checklist
Techniques:
Knit Flat & Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Cross Stitches
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 75 – 85 yards {68 – 77 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Straight Needles
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
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 10″ {25cm x 25cm}
Gauge: 9 STS & 13 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.4oz {120g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the zig zag 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.
Click here to watch the “Zig Zag Knit Stitch {LKBP}” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit Flat & Knit in the Round:
Start out knitting flat.
CO 46 STS
Row 0 {WS}: *K* {set-up row}
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 {RS}: P1 *LKBF, P1*
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 {WS}: K1 *LP, K1*
Switch to knitting in the round:
Slide your stitches onto a 16” {40cm} cable to knit in the round.
Round 9: *K* K2TOG joining in the round {I knitted all the way around and when I came to the last stitch I knitted it into the first stitch of the next round to reinforce the join, leaving 45 STS. You can sew up the rim seam
now or when you’re finished.}
Rounds 10-34 *K*
Note {Optional}:
When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 35: *K5, K2TOG, PM* K3, SM {-6 STS, 45-6=39}
Round 36: *K4, K2TOG, SM* K3, SM {-6 STS, 39-6=33}
Round 37: *K3, K2TOG, SM* K3, SM {-6 STS, 33-6=27}
Round 38: *K2, K2TOG, SM* K3, SM {-7 STS, 27-7=20}
Round 39: *K1, K2TOG, SM* K3, SM {-7 STS, 21-7=14}
Round 40: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* K1, remove stitch marker {-7 STS, 14-7=7}
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.
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
LKBF – Knit through the back loop of the second stitch on the left needle, then knit through the front of the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time
LP – Purl the second stitch on the left needle, then purl the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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