Slouchy Simple Hat Knitting Pattern
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This simple slouchy hat knitting pattern is basic, comfy & soothing to knit. A meditative pattern that you’ll reach for again and again.
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Inspirational
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch (Optional)
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 135 – 145 yards (123 -132 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Morehouse Farms 3-Strand Yarn
Needles & Notions
US 9 (5.5mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Gauge
15 STS & 23 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Details
Measurements: 8 1/2″ Wide x 13″ (22cm x 33cm)
Gauge: 15 STS & 23 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 2.0oz (57g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
No decrease for the crown.
Knit using the 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.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
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Using US 9 (5.5mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
CO 64 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K2, P2*
Knit all other rounds until desired length. I knit until I had about 12″ (30cm) of yarn left.
(Don’t worry about the beginning stitch, just end it whenever you’re about to run out of yarn… no waste, baby!)
Note: The hat in the photo does not have a crown decrease.
Crown Decrease (Optional):
When the hat is about 12″ (30cm) tall, or desired height:
Round 1: *K6, K2TOG, PM*
Round 2: *K5, K2TOG, SM*
Round 3: *K4, K2TOG, SM*
Round 4: *K3, K2TOG, SM*
Round 5: *K2, K2TOG, SM*
Round 6: *K1, K2TOG, SM*
Round 7: *K2TOG, 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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