Just your basic hat pattern. This is what works for me. I'll try to be as accurate as possible. writing complete patterns is not my forte, I am usually a chicken scratch type of person with my notes.
Supplies : Size 8 DPN's
#4 worsted weight yarn ( this hat was done in Red Heart Super Saver - to give you an idea of the gauge. I think it tends to weigh in between a worsted and a bulky weight yarn)
Gauge : 5 stitches = 1 inch
Size- Average Adult (child, toddler)
Cast on 80 stitches in your favorite cast on method, (20 stitches on each needle) join to knit in the round without twisting. (72, 64)
Cuff: knit 2 purl 2 for 2 1/2 to 3 inches depending on the size cuff you want.
Cont' in stockinette (knit every round) for 4 1/2 inches (3 1/2, 3)
Decrease rounds: (Note- Decreases are done at the beginning and end of each needle so make sure you still have even amounts on each.)
Knit 1, ssk (slip slip knit) knit to last three stitches on needle, knit 2tog (knit 2 together) knit 1. Repeat on each needle for 1 round.
Next round knit every stitch.
Repeat these two rounds until you have 6 stitches on each needle.
Next round K2tog entire round. Cut yarn and with a tapestry needle draw tail through each stitch, draw closed and weave in ends.
Please note, Red Heart is a very inexpensive yarn, I find the gauge to be a little larger than with a higher quality yarn.
And there you have it, Easy Peasy Hat! Easily adaptable and embellish at will!
7 comments:
I love the top! I don't think I've ever seen it done like this! It's like sock decreases right? Thanks so much for the pattern!! :)
& the advice for my other hat project!! :) :)
Yep just like a sock decrease, a little different of look then the pinwheel effect. :) Makes a no brainer decrease.
And your very welcome!
Thanks for the hat pattern.
I'm a bit confused though. Stockinette stitch is knit one row, purl the next isn't it? You say "Cont' in stockinette (knit every round) for 4 1/2 inches (3 1/2, 3)"
So can you help me out with this? I want to knit this hat during a car trip.
thanks again.
Hi Joanne
This hat is knit in the round on double point needles so it will be knit every round.
Enjoy your trip
Just want to say thanks for this Pattern! The decreases make it so easy to just knit without too much thought!! Love it. Have made 10 for a homeless shelter here in Ohio.
What a great hat pattern! I am using it to knit some charity hats. Thanks for sharing it!
I love the pattern but have a question. The cuff is 3 inches and if I knit stockinnette for 4 and 1/2 inches after that the hat only has an inch and a half above the folded cuff before I start decreasing. That doesn’t seem like enough. What am I missing? Thanks!
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