Spiral Hat Knitting Pattern

Create this spiral hat knitting pattern using a simple combination of knit and purl stitches. It’ll become one of your new favorite patterns.

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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, Checklist
Pattern Name: Purpose

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: 100 – 110 yards (91 -101 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 & 13 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

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Details

Measurements: 10″ Wide x 13 1/2″ (25cm x 34cm)
Gauge: 9 STS & 13 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 5.8oz (164g)

Diagonal Seed Stitch YouTube Video

Notes

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the diagonal seed & 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.

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)
P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round.

Rounds 1-15: *K2, P2* (approx. 4 1/2”)

Round 16 *K* INC1 (now you should have 45 STS)

Round 17: *K4, P1*

Round 18: K3, P1, *K4, P1* K1

Round 19: K2, P1, *K4, P1* K2

Round 20: K1, P1, *K4, P1* K3

Round 21: *P1, K4*

Repeat rounds 17-21, 4 more times.

Note (Optional):

On round 41, add a stitch marker every 5 stitches.

When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.

Decrease for the crown:

Round 42: *K3, P2TOG, PM* (36 remaining)

Round 43: K1, P2TOG *K2, P2TOG, SM* knit the last stitch, SM (27 remaining)

Round 44: P2TOG, P2TOG *K1, P2TOG, SM* knit the last stitch, SM (18 remaining)

Round 45: *P2TOG, SM* (9 remaining) 

Round 46: *P* remove stitch markers as you come to them.

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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