Slouch Hat

This pattern creates a simplistic slouch-fit hat with minimalistic design! The pattern is created in the round using 1x1 ribbing and basic stockinette stitch. The pattern is written to suit an average adult 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 5mm DPNs

Tapestry needles
Stitch marker

1 x 170g ball super chunky weight yarn Colour A
1 x 170g super chunky weight yarn Colour B

Recommended Yarn

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
1x colourway 'Denim' (Colour A)
1x colourway 'Glacier' (Colour B)

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

1x1 Ribbing Rim

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

K1 P1 to create a 1x1 rib for 3.5" (if doing a folded rim, like pictured) or 2" (if doing a flat rim) from cast-on edge.

Main Body

Change to Color B
Knit all stitches for 4 inches

Knit 1 row Colour A
Knit 1 row Colour B
Knit 1 row Colour A

Knit all colour B for 2 inches

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.