This simple beginner hat pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit and use circulars.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
This knitted hat has been made with the softest yarn and will be sure to keep you nice and cosy in the cold weather.
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This pattern is great for any beginner or advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Hat Knitting Pattern
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Notes
The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size
Adult Woman.
To fit head around 22-24 inches in circumference.
Gauge
5 sts / 5 rows in 2″
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
- Rico Creative Melange in white 01 (x 2 skeins) or something similar.
- I used 2 strands together of the Rico Creative Melange in 001 to knit the hat.
- A good yarn substitute would be 1 x skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (knit with only 1 strand).
- Super bulky weight – 106 yards.
- Yarn weight guide
Needles
Notions
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- P2tog – Purl next 2 stitches together
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern
- Cast on 40 sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- 1st round: *K2, P2 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Repeat the 1st round until the work measures 2.5′′ from the cast on edge.
- Next row: Purl to the end of the round.
- Continue to purl every round until the hat measures 8.5′′ or 9′′ from the cast on edge.
- Decrease as follows >
- *P2tog, P2tog – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Break yarn.
- Thread end through a darning needle and draw end through rem sts, pull up tightly and fasten securely.
- Sew in any loose ends.
- Make a pom pom and stitch it securely onto the top of the hat in a coordinating colour.
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This easy hat knitting pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a great project for learning the basic knitting stitches. The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit. Skill Level – Easy Adult Woman. To fit head around 22-24 inches in circumference. 5 sts / 5 rows in 2" As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.The Astraia Hat Knitting Pattern
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