Winter Hat Knitting Pattern
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Stay warm in this chunky winter hat knitting pattern. Cables are much easier than they look, while adding a bit of fun & style to your hat.
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: Two, Stocking & Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Videos, Checklist
Pattern Name: Commitment
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Cable Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 70 – 105 yards (64 – 96 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
- 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 substitutions.
Needles & Notions
US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers, Cable Needle
Gauge
8 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Details
Stocking Hat Details:
Measurements: 8″ Wide x 10″ (20cm x 25cm)
Yardage: 70 – 80 yards (64 – 73 meters)
Slouchy Hat Details:
Measurements: 8″ Wide x 12 1/2″ (20cm x 32cm)
Yardage: 85 – 105 yards (87 – 96 meters)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the rib & cable 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
C4F – cable4front (Transfer 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle)
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
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
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CO 48 STS, PM, join in the round
Round 1-4: *K2, P2*
Note: Every 5th round you’ll do 4 cables
Rounds 5-9: *P2, K4*
Round 10: *P2, K4, P2 ,C4F*
Repeat Rounds 5-10, 3 more times for the stocking hat
Repeat Rounds 5-10, 5 more times for the slouchy hat
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 1: *P2, K4*
Round 2: *P2, K4*
Round 3: *P2, K4, PM*
Round 4: *P2, K2, K2TOG, SM* (-8 STS, 40 STS remaining)
Round 5: *P2TOG, K3, SM* (-8 STS, 32 STS remaining)
Round 6: *K2, K2TOG, SM* (-8 STS, 24 STS remaining)
Round 7: *K1, K2TOG, SM* (-8 STS, 16 STS remaining)
Round 8: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* (-8 STS, 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.
C4F – cable4front (Transfer 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle)
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
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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