Woolly Hat Knitting Pattern

This wooly hat knitting pattern always comes out looking amazing and it’s a relatively quick knit. An engaging beginner pattern with lots of gorgeous texture!

woolly knit hat displayed on faux fur blanket

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: Silence

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: 65 – 75 yards (60 – 69 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:

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Needles & Notions

US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers

Gauge

11 STS & 19 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

close-up of a knitted swatch with a wood gauge

Details

Measurements: 9″ Wide x 14″ (23cm x 36cm)
Gauge: 11 STS & 19 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4oz (115g)

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
No decrease for the crown.
Knit using the broken rib stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.

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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
STS – stitches

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woolly knit hat displayed on faux fur blanket

Pattern Instructions

CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round.

Round 1: *K1,P1*

Round 2: *K*

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 for 13” (33cm), or desired length.

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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