Absolute Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern

Looking for your new favorite beginner hat knitting pattern? Get comfortable knitting in the round while you fall in love with the simple decrease construction.

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Style: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Belonging

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit in the Round
Knit Stitches
Decreases Stitch

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 95 – 105 yards (87 – 96 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needles & Notions

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

Gauge

9 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

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Details

Measurements: 9 1/2″ Wide x 13″ (24cm x 33cm)
Gauge: 9 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 5.3oz (150g)

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the rib & stockinette knit stitches.
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
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
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

Using a 16” (40cm) cable, or DPNs

CO 42 STS, PM, join in the round

Rounds 1-42: *K*, approx. 12” (30cm)

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 43: *K5, K2TOG, PM* (-6 STS, 36 STS remaining)

Round 44: *K4, K2TOG, SM* (-6 STS, 30 STS remaining)

Round 45: *K3, K2TOG, SM* (-6 STS, 24 STS remaining)

Round 46: *K2, K2TOG, SM* (-6 STS, 18 STS remaining)

Round 47: *K1, K2TOG, SM* (-6 STS, 12 STS remaining)

Round 48: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* (-6 STS, 6 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.

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