{FREE} Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern : Wisdom

Perfect beginner slouchy hat knitting pattern using super bulky yarn, making it a quick knit.

 

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 & Mobile Friendly

Bonus: Video, Checklist

 

Techniques:

Knit in the Round

Knit & Purl Stitches

Decrease Stitches

 

Materials:

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky

Yardage: 95 – 100 yards {86 – 91 meters}

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needle Sizes: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} Cable

Needle Sizes: US 13 {9mm} 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: 9 1/2″ Wide x 14″ {24cm x 36cm}

Gauge: 10 STS & 14 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below

 

Notes:

Not reversible.

Knit bottom up.

Knit in the round with a circular needle.

Knit using the rib & stockinette stitch.

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 (8 mm) circular needles with a 16″ {40cm} cable.

CO 48 STS, PM, join in the round.

Rounds 1-16: *K2, P2* {approximately 5” {13cm}

{Optional: Switch to size US 13 (9 mm) needles with 16″ {40cm} circular cable for a little extra slouch}

Rounds 17-43 : *K*

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 44 : *K*

Round 45: [K5, K2TOG, PM x6], last 6 STS: K4, K2TOG, SM

Round 46: [K4, K2TOG, SM x6], last 5 STS: K3, K2TOG, SM

Round 47: [K3, K2TOG, SM x6], last 4 STS: K2, K2TOG, SM

Round 48: [K2, K2TOG, SM x6], last 3 STS: K1, K2TOG, SM

Round 49: [K1, K2TOG, SM x6], last 2 STS: K2TOG, SM

Round 50: [K2TOG, remove stitch marker x6], last stitch: K1, remove stitch marker

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 *

BO – bind-off in pattern

CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}

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 marker

SM – slip stitch marker

STS – stitches

 

Gauge:

 

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