Free Hat and Cowl Knitting Pattern Set (Super Bulky Yarn + Broken Rib Stitch)

Bundle up for winter with this easy matching hat and cowl knitting pattern, a quick, cozy set you can finish fast in super bulky yarn.

The simple broken rib stitch gives you a beautifully textured look without anything fussy, and both pieces are worked in the round with beginner-friendly skills (knit, purl, and simple decreases for the hat).

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The Broken Rib Stitch Explained

The hat and cowl set features a classic broken-rib stitch pattern.

The broken rib stitch is a variation of ribbing.
This is a kind of false rib, with only every other row ribbed.
It lies flat and has a different look on each side of the fabric.

To work the broken rib stitch, you will work the following:

Worked in the round:

Knit according to this stitch pattern:

Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to the end of the round.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat these 2 rounds for the pattern.

Notes on the yarn I used…

I made the hat and cowl using 3 skeins of super bulky yarn – in blue – I used Hayfield Super Chunky With Wool in shade 0056.

1 skein or a scrap of light grey for the hat brim and pom (I used Yarn Art Alpine in 334), suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.

Lion Brand Wool Ease thick and quick or something similar (Super Bulky) would also be fine to use.

Free Hat and Cowl Knitting Pattern Set

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Notes

Skill Level – Easy (Advanced beginner)

The hat and cowl set knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

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Size Information

Adult Medium.
Hat to fit a head circumference size of around 22-26 inches.

Gauge – 8 sts and 14 rounds = 4in/10cm

Materials

Yarn

3 skeins of super bulky yarn – in blue – I used Hayfield Super Chunky With Wool in shade 0056.
1 skein or a scrap of light grey (I used Yarn Art Alpine in 334) suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar (Super Bulky) would also be fine to use.
Super bulky weight – 106 yards. /Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Needles

Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circular needles for the hat.
10mm (US 15) 24′′ circular knitting needles for the cowl
You may need to switch to dpns if the hat increases become difficult.

Notions

Other Tools

Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.

Abbreviations

Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK)

CO – Cast on
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit two stitches together
P – Purl
PM – Place marker
Rep – Repeat
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Hat Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Light Grey
Yarn B – Blue

Cast on > 40 sts in Yarn A, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.

1st rnd: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
2nd rnd: Knit.

Those two rounds form the pattern – continue this until the hat measures 2.5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Change yarn to yarn B and continue the pattern until the hat measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge.

Decrease

Shape top: 1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from *

Break yarn.

Draw the end through rem sts and fasten securely.

Sew in any loose ends.

Make a pom pom and securely fasten it to the top of the hat.

Cowl Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Light Grey
Yarn B – Blue

Cast on 60 sts in yarn B, join in the round, and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.

1st round – Purl
Then next round: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
Next round: Knit.

The following two rounds form the pattern >>

1st rnd: K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
2nd rnd: Knit.

Continue working those 2 rounds until the cowl measures 11 inches from the cast-on edge. (You can make it longer or shorter).

Cast off on the last knit row.

Sew in any loose ends.

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Happy Knitting!

Free Hat and Cowl Knitting Pattern Set (Super Bulky Yarn + Broken Rib Stitch)