Chunky Hat

This pattern creates a simple chunky hat with 2x2 ribbing on the rim and stockinette stitch on the body. The pattern is written to suit an average head but sizing can be adjusted by changing the amount of stitches cast on.

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Materials Needed
9mm (US 13) circular needles 16"
9mm (US 13) circular needles 40" or 9mm DPNs
Tapestry needle
Stitch Marker
1x 170g ball super chunky weight yarn

Recommended Yarn

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick

Gauge

9 stitches and 12 rows to 4"
Sizing
The pattern is written to fit an average adult head, sized around 20 to 24" due to stretch in the yarn. The pattern can be adjusted to fit smaller or larger heads by altering the number of stitches cast on.

Abbreviations

K1 = Knit 1 stitch

P1 = Purl 1 stitch
K2tog = Knit two stitches together

2x2 Ribbing Rim

Cast on 56 stitches using your preferred cast-on method. Join in the round and mark the round with a stitch marker.

K2 P2 to create a 2x2 rib for 4" (if doing a folded rim, like pictured) or 2" (if doing a flat rim) from cast-on edge.

Main Body

Knit all stitches until 9" from cast on edge.

Decrease

Work the decrease as follows, knitting all the even-numbered rows and switching to DPN's or magic loop when needed:

Row 1.

*K3, k2tog; repeat from * until end of the row[48]

Row 2.

Knit all even-numbered rows

Row 3.

*K2, k2tog; repeat from * [36]

Row 5.

*K1, k2tog; repeat from * [24]

Row 7.

K2tog for whole round [12]

Row 9.

k2tog for whole round [6]

Cut yarn and weave leftover yarn through the remaining live stitches. Pull tightly to close the hole.

Finishing

Weave in all your ends.

Terms and Conditions

Do not resell, redistribute, or copy this pattern.

All finished products made with this pattern may be sold with design credit to Frankie Knits Co.