Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern : Unity
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Grab this free slouchy hat knitting pattern. A wonderful texture just using knit & purl stitches.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slightly Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
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Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 65 – 75 yards (60 – 68 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 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 9″ (25cm x 23cm)
Gauge: 9 STS & 15 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3.9oz (110g)
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using a combination of knit & purl stitches.
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 11 (8mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
CO 45 STS, PM, join in round.
Rounds 1-5: *K3, P2*
Rounds 6-7: *K*
Rounds 8-9: *K1, P2*
Repeat Rounds 6-9, 5 more times, or until desired length.
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 30: *K*
Round 31: *K*
Round 32: *K1, P2*
Round 33: *K1, P2TOG, PM* (30 STS remaining)
Round 34: *K1, P1, SM*
Round 35: *K2TOG, SM* (15 STS remaining)
Round 36: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* K1, remove stitch marker (8 STS remaining)
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
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern : Unity
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