This slouchy beanie pattern is a great beginner project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round.
If you like your hat to be super slouchy, this is perfect and a really easy pattern to follow.
Knit with simple ribbing, this pattern requires basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches, plus some shaping.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, P2tog and knitting in the round.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
How To Knit The 2×2 Rib Stitch
Knitting the rib stitch creates ribbed raised vertical stripes.
The rib stitch is created by knitting columns of knit stitches alternating with columns of purl stitches.
2 x 2 ribbing is worked like this:
- Alternate 2 knit stitches with 2 purl stitches.
- To create 2 x 2 ribbing, cast on a multiple of 4 stitches.
- Then, work every row: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
- Repeat this for the length of your piece.
The Yarn I Used…
I made the hat using a super bulky weight (06) yarn – Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn in Dallas Grey.
This was knit up quite quickly and used only one skein of yarn.
Any super bulky weight yarn 06 will be okay to use for this pattern.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- Knitting two stitches together.
- How to knit ribbing.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Slouchy Beanie Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The hat knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
- Adult
- To fit a head with circumference size – around 22-26 inches.
- Length laying flat – w/out pom – 11 inches.
Gauge – 12 sts and 14 rounds in 4in/10cm measured in 2×2 ribbing.
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn in Dallas Grey.
- Super bulky/super chunky/14 ply/ yarn weight guide
Needles
Notions
Other Tools
- Faux Fur Pom Pom Set.
- Neon Pink Faux Fur Pom Pom.
- or pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- CO – Cast on
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Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern (In one colour)
- With 10mm circular needles cast on 40 sts.
- Join in the round and place marker, being careful not to twist the sts.
- Round 1: K2, P2 – rep to the end of the round.
- Cont to knit every round in 2×2 ribbing – repeating round 1 until the piece measures 10.5 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Next Round: K2tog, P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Next Round: K2tog- rep to the end of the round.
- Cut a long tail of yarn and thread through remaining stitches.
- Pull tight together and secure.
- The total length should be 11 inches.
Make a large pom with the clover pom maker (3 – 3/8in) out of coordinating yarn and stitch to the top of the hat or add a faux fur pom.
Pattern – (In more than one colour)
You can also make this hat in different colours – like the photo below.
Yarn
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn in mustard (Lion Brand Hometown USA).
- 1 skein (or scraps) of super bulky yarn in grey.
- 1 skein (or scraps) of super bulky yarn in white.
(For the needles/notions and other supplies please see the list above)
Yarn A = Grey / Yarn B = Mustard / Yarn C = White
- With 10mm circular needles cast on 40 sts in Yarn A.
- Join in the round and place marker, being careful not to twist the sts.
- Round 1: K2, P2 – rep to the end of the round.
- Cont to knit every round in 2×2 ribbing – repeating round 1 until the piece measures 2 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Join in Yarn B, then continue to knit every round – K2, P2 ribbing (repeating round 1) until the piece measures 9 inches from the co edge.
- Join in Yarn C and cont in the pattern (K2, P2 ribbing every round) for 1 inch.
- Next Round: K2tog, P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Next Round: K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Cut a long tail of yarn and thread through remaining stitches.
- Pull tight together and secure.
- The total length should be 11 inches.
Make a large pom with the clover pom maker (3 – 3/8in) out of white/grey yarn and stitch to the top of the hat.
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
