Simple Chunky Wool Knit Hat Pattern (Free)
An Easy Knit Hat Pattern
I had one skein left of this amazing Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool and figured what better way to put it to use than to make a perfectly slouchy hat. Hats are one of my favorite things to knit because they’re quick and it’s easy to get creative with them…. creative with stitches and creative with the type of yarn you use and creative with color.
If you know me at all and knitting, I’m usually a huge fan of knitting with chunky yarn, big needles and making simple projects. Every now and then I do something different, but I’m all about quick projects that I will actually wear!
This is the perfect beginner hat if you’re just starting to knit in the round. It’s simple, knits up quickly and has the most amazing fit. It has just enough ribbing to help it fit snug enough on most heads and it’s just long enough for the perfect slouch.
Try it out and let me know how it goes!
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Materials
Size 12 (US 17) mm 16" circular knitting needles
1 skein of Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (Color shown is Stonewash Blue)
1 Stitch Marker
Needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Fur pom pom (or pom pom of your choice) or make your own
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Gauge: 8 STS and 12 rows = 4 inches
Note: This hat is designed to be slouchy. To make it more snug fitting against your head, decrease the overall length by an inch or so (try it on as you go along to see how it fits) and you can also decrease the number of CO STS to 38, 36, or 34 instead of 40. Looking for a free hat pattern with 10mm knitting needles and one that’s not so slouchy? Try out my Bentley hat pattern instead!
Simple Knit Hat Pattern Instructions for Knitting in the Round
CO 40 STS and join in the round, placing a marker and being careful to not twist the stitches
Row 1: [K1, P1] to end
Rows 2-8: Repeat Row 1
Next Row: K to end
Continue to K each round until piece measures approximately 9 inches from CO
Next Row: [K2TOG] to end (STS decrease to 20 STS)
Cut about 6 inches of yarn and weave yarn through all STS. Pull tight and tie off.
Attach fur pompom or another pom of your choice.
Simple Knit Hat Pattern Instructions for Knitting Flat
CO 40 STS
Start 1x1 rib stitch for the bottom of the hat
Row 1 (WS): [P1, K1] to end
Rows 2 (RS): [P1, K1] to end
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, 3 more times for a total of 8 rows
Row 9: P to end
Row 10: K to end
Continue Rows 9 and 10 to K each round until piece measures approximately 9 inches from CO, ending on a WS
Next Row (RS): [K2TOG] to end (STS decrease to 20 STS)
Bind off on the WS
Seam the sides of the hat
Cut about 6 inches of yarn and weave yarn through all STS at the top. Pull tight and tie off.
Attach fur pompom or another pom of your choice.
Enjoy!
Abbreviations
BO = Bind Off
CO = Cast On
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2TOG = Knit 2 stitches together
ST(S) = Stitch(es)
Additional Information
Video Tutorials
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