Knitting Pattern: Simple Slipped Textured Hat

I had promised to knit a new hat for my longtime gaming buddy, Tony, and after much thought, I came up with the perfect design: the Simple Slipped Textured Hat. His old, trusty hat had seen better days, and it was time to upgrade his winter wardrobe. Knowing Tony’s love for green and purple, I dove into my yarn stash, which is packed with an abundance of greens (thanks to my husband’s obsession) and a healthy supply of purple (thanks to my own love for the colour).

Among the many vibrant options, Tony immediately gravitated toward a green skein I had hand-dyed years ago during one of my yarn-dyeing experiments. This beautiful yarn featured a rich blend of greens that evoked the feeling of early spring woods—a description Tony shared with me that perfectly captured its essence. The next challenge was finding the ideal texture that would complement this variegated yarn, showcasing its colours while adding depth and interest to the final project. That’s when the idea for the Simple Slipped Textured Hat came to life.

This pattern combines easy-to-learn slipped stitches with a simple yet stunning texture that adds just the right amount of visual and tactile interest. It’s perfect for beginner knitters looking to try something a little different while creating a cosy, one-of-a-kind hat. I’m so excited to share this pattern with you, and I hope it inspires you to create something just as special as Tony’s new favourite hat!

Pattern Notes for this Simple Slipped 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.

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Pattern Support for this Simple Slipped Textured Hat

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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 height.

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] yd / 62 [79, 95, 120, 144] m worsted weight yarn

Sample Yarn

rhyFlower Knits – Worsted
100% Superwash Merino
220 yd (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 used in the Simple Slipped 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).

K: Knit.

K2tog: Insert the right needle into 2 stitches simultaneously and knit the 2 stitches together. (1 st dec)

M: Metre(s).

Mm: Millimetre(s).

Oz: Ounce(s).

P: Purl.

Rep: Repeat.

Sl1 wyib: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in the back.

St (Sts): Stitch(es).

Yd: Yard(s).

Directions for the Simple Slipped 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 the yarn, but leave 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 your Simple Slipped Textured Hat

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! ♥