I have designed a few hats this past fall and here is the second pattern. It has a pretty eyelet design in the center with cables on both sides. The pattern is easy to work and a good choice for someone wanting to expand their skills or make a quick hat.
I love the texture on the back of the hat. It elevates the hat and makes it more interesting.
You can find the project page on Ravelry.
Materials Needed
#6 super bulky yarn (72-80 yards)
Size 11 and 13, 16” circular needles
Size 13 double pointed needles (dpn’s)
2 stitch markers
Darning/yarn needle
Measuring tape
Size
9” wide x 8 ¾” tall
Gauge
2” x 2” = 5 stitches and 7 rows
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| CO | Cast on |
| PM | Place marker |
| SM | Slip marker |
| CN | Cable needle |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| K | Knit |
| P | Purl |
| YO | Yarn over |
| K2tog | Slip needle through 2 sts as if to knit. Knit the 2 sts together. |
| SSK | Slip needle through 1st stitch as if to knit, slip needle through the next stitch as if to knit. Knit the two stitches together. |
| 1/1 LC | Slip stitch onto cn, hold in front, k1, then k1 from cn |
Ribbing
Use size 11 needles
CO 50 sts, join in the round and PM for the beginning of the round.
*At the beginning of every round slip the marker.
Round 1: p3, k2, p3, k2, p1, k2, p3, k2, p3, pm, *k2, p2* repeat between ** until last st, k1
Rounds 2-4: p3, k2, p3, k2, p1, k2, p3, k2, p3, sm, *k2, p2* repeat between ** until last st, k1
Body
*Change to size 13 needles
*Chart is provided at the end if you prefer it charted.
Round 5: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k5, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k5, *p1, k5* repeat between ** until the end.
Round 6: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p1, *k3, p3* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, k3, p1
Round 7: p3, k2, p3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k2, p3, sm, p2, *k1, p5* repeat between ** until last 3 sts, k1, p2
Round 8: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k5, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k2, *p1, k5* repeat between ** until last 3 sts, p1, k2
Round 9: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, k1, *p3, k3* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, p3, k1
Round 10: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p5, *k1, p5* repeat between ** until the end of the round.
Round 11: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k5, *p1, k5* repeat between ** until the end of the round.
Round 12: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p1, *k3, p3* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, k3, p1
Round 13: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p2, *k1, p5* repeat between ** until last 3 sts, k1, p2
Round 14: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k5, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k2, *p1, k5* repeat between ** until last 3 sts, p1, k2
Round 15: p3, k2, p3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k2, p3, sm, k1, *p3, k3* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, p3, k1
Round 16: p3, k2, p3, k5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p5, *k1, p5* repeat between ** until the end of the round.
Rounds 17-25: Repeat rounds 5-13 one more time. The hat should measure at least 6.5 inches from brim to knitting needle.
Decreases
*Change to dpn’s when the stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.
Round 26: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k5, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k2tog, *p1, k3, k2tog* repeat between ** until last 3, p1, k2 (45 sts)
Round 27: p3, k2, p3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p3, k2, p3, sm, *p3, k2* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, p3, k1 (45 sts)
Round 28: p3, k2, p3, p5, p3, k2, p3, sm, p2tog, p2, *k1, p2tog, p2* repeat between ** until the end of the round. (40 sts)
Round 29: p3, 1/1 LC, p3, k5, p3, 1/1 LC, p3, sm, k3, *p1, k3* repeat between ** until the end of the round. (40 sts)
Round 30: p2tog, p1, k2, p2tog, p1, k5, p2tog, p1, k2, p2tog, p1, sm, p1, *k1, p3* repeat between ** until last 2 sts, k1, p1 (36 sts)
Round 31: p2, k2, p2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p2, k2, p2, sm, k1, *p1, k3* repeat between ** until last 2 sts, p1, k1 (36 sts)
Round 32: p2, 1/1 LC, p2, k5, p2, 1/1 LC, p2, sm, k2tog, *p1, p2tog, k1* repeat between ** until last 5 sts, p1, p2tog, k2tog (30 sts)
Round 33: p2, k2, p2, k5, p2, k2, p2, sm, *k1, p2tog* repeat between ** until last st, k1 (26 sts)
Round 34: p2tog, k2, p2tog, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2tog, k2, p2tog, sm, *p1, k1* repeat between ** until last st, p1 (20 sts)
Round 35: *k2tog* repeat between ** until the end of the round. (10 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of cut yarn and draw through remaining loops. Secure in place. Weave in any ends you have.
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