Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern
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Are you looking for a beginner friendly Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern? This hat is knit in the round with a ribbed fold-over brim, a stockinette stitch body and a decrease for a crown.
There are a couple of videos to help you out, because knitting a hat should be quick & easy!
About the Pattern
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 Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Pattern Name: Wisdom
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 95 – 100 yards (86 – 91 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
- Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick
- Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
- Hobbii Umami
- Rico Designs Creative Twist
- Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
- Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
- Paint Box Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
Check out Yarnsub’s for more yarn substitution
Needles & Notions
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
Gauge
Gauge: 10 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Measurements
Model Head Circumference: 21 1/2″ (55cm)
Measurements: 9 1/2″ Wide x 14″ (24cm x 36cm)
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.
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Videos
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
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
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Pattern, Knit in the Round
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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.
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