I had promised to knit a new hat for my longtime gaming buddy, Tony. His trusty decade-old hat had seen better days, so it was time to refresh his winter wardrobe. Knowing Tony’s fondness for green and purple, I raided my yarn stash, which, thanks to my green-obsessed husband and my purple passion, offered a plethora of options.
Among the vibrant hues, Tony was drawn to a green skein I had dyed ages ago during my yarn-dyeing experiments. The yarn featured a rich tapestry of greens, reminiscent of the early spring woods, as he eloquently described it. The challenge was finding a texture that would complement the variegated yarn, providing both visual appeal and tactile interest to the project. This is how the Simple Slipped Stitch Textured hat came to be!
PATTERN NOTES FOR THE SLIPPED STITCH TEXTURED HAT
Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.
TIPS & TRICKS
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PATTERN SUPPORT
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZE INFORMATION
Baby [Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult]
16 [18, 20, 22, 24]” / 40.5 [45.5, 51, 56, 61] cm — adult sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14.25 [16, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25]” / 36 [40.5, 45, 49.5, 54] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 [7.25, 8, 9, 10]” / 16.5 [18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5] cm in length.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)
YARN REQUIREMENTS
68 [86, 104, 131, 158] yds / 62 [79, 95, 120, 144] m worsted weight yarn
SAMPLE YARN
rhyFlower Knits – Worsted
100% Superwash Merino
220 yds (201 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Mossara
GAUGE
18 stitches by 24 rounds in pattern motif (body of hat) on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.
ABBREVIATIONS FOR THE SLIPPED STITCH TEXTURED HAT
*: Repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed.
”: Inch(es).
BOR: Beginning of round.
Cm: Centimetre(s).
Dec: Decrease.
G: Gram(s).
K2tog: Insert the right needle into 2 stitches simultaneously and knit the 2 stitches together. (1 st dec.)
K: Knit.
M: Metre(s).
Mm: Millimetre(s).
Oz: Ounce(s).
P: Purl.
Rep: Repeat.
Sl1 wyib: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in the back.
Ssk: Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, knitwise. Knit the slipped stitches together through the back loops. (1 st dec.)
St (Sts): Stitch(es).
Yds: Yards.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE SLIPPED STITCH TEXTURED HAT
Using the Old Norwegian Cast-on and your smaller needles, cast on 64 [72, 80, 88, 96] stitches. Place a stitch marker to denote the BOR and join to work in the round, ensuring not to twist.
BRIM
Continue with smaller needles.
Round 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across round.
Continue working Round 1 until the piece measures 1.25 [1.5, 2, 2, 2.25]” / 3 [4, 5, 5, 5.5] cm, measured from the cast-on edge.
BODY
Switch to your larger needles.
Rounds 1-2: Knit across round.
Round 3: *Sl1 wyib, k1; rep from * across round.
Round 4: *Sl1 wyib, p1; rep from * across round.
Continue working Rounds 1-4 until the piece measures 4.75 [5.25, 5.75, 6.5, 7.25]” / 12 [13.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18.5] cm, measured from the cast-on edge, or until the piece measures 2.5” / 6.5 cm less than your desired length, ending after having completed Round 4 to maintain the motif through the crown.
CROWN
When your crown becomes too difficult to work comfortably on the circular needles, switch to magic loop or double-pointed needles.
Round 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * across round. 56 [62, 70, 77, 84] sts
Round 2: *K5, k2tog; rep from * across round. 48 [54, 60, 66, 72] sts
Round 3: *Sl1 wyib, k1; rep from * across round.
Round 4: *Sl1 wyib, p1; rep from * across round.
Round 5: *K4, k2tog; rep from * across round. 40 [45, 50, 55, 60] sts
Round 6: *K3, k2tog; rep from * across round. 32 [36, 40, 44, 48] sts
Round 7: *Sl1 wyib, k1; rep from * across round.
Round 8: *Sl1 wyib, p1; rep from * across round.
Round 9: *K2, k2tog; rep from * across round. 24 [27, 30, 33, 36] sts
Round 10: *K1, k2tog; rep from * across round. 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] sts
Round 11: *Sl1 wyib, k1; rep from * across round.
Round 12: *Sl1 wyib, p1; rep from * across round.
Round 13: *K2tog; rep from * across round. 8 [9, 10, 11, 12] sts
CINCHING THE CROWN
Cut yarn, leaving a 6” / 15 cm tail, for closing the crown and weaving in. With your tapestry needle, run the yarn through your remaining stitches and pull gently to cinch the crown of your hat.
FINISHING
Weave in all your ends, then soak your hat in water for 20 minutes using a gentle soap or wool wash. Use a balloon, mannequin head, or lay your hat flat to block it while drying. Allow the hat to fully air dry. Once dry, attach a pompom if desired.
Now, with your beautiful new hat, go forth and make a stylish statement! ♥