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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 & Mobile Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
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:
Phildar Phil Alaska
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
Gauge:
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