Simple Slouch Hat

Jan 10, 2012


This slouchy beanie is perfect for first-time knitters. Basic techniques make it a quick knit for all skill levels, and the modern style makes it the perfect gift!

YARN
One skein I Love This Yarn! (100% acrylic; 355 yards/325 meters per 198 grams) 


NEEDLES
US 9 / 5.5 mm 16" circular needle 


NOTIONS
Darning needle for weaving in ends


GAUGE
16 sts x 20 rows = 4" in stockinette


SIZES
baby (toddler, child, adult) = 14 (16, 18, 20) inches wide, un-stretched.

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41 comments :

  1. First off, thank you for sharing your pattern. And really thank you for having it available in pdf format. Sunny

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    1. I love the pattern but on the page before you click on download it lists 4 different sizes but the downloaded pattern does not. Is there somewhere to get the pattern with the different sizes. I'd like to make one for my granddaughter. Thanks.

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    2. I think it is as simple as you are starting with the smaller number of stitches for your cast on, and then knitting to the shorter length specified for the size you want. Then just start knit 2 togethers until it is time to sew the last stitches together.

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    3. Claire Todd is correct the person who asked the question about the alternate sizes is not reading the pattern correctly-the first size is written out and the subsequent sizes are in the brackets, this is the standard format for knitting patterns and the designer has done a great job maintaining the format for this pattern also!

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  2. Thank you so much, this pattern is wonderful :)

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  3. When you say repeat round1 until it measures X from CO, what is X measured in, stitches or inches? Sorry if that is a silly question!

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    2. I'd say it's in inches, in rounds/stitches would make it pretty short. PS, there's no such thing as silly questions in knitting! For the longest time when I first started out, I had no idea that garter stitch and knit stitch were the same thing ;) hehe

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  4. In have the same question as Isabelle. I'm guessing cm, b/c inches seems huge?? Thanks

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    1. Doesn't it?? I finished mine at about 9.5" (I'm a teen) and it fits perfectly! I'm now trying to figure out when to stop for my neighbours' toddler...

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    2. I've made many hats from this awesome pattern and there is nothing huge about them, I suspect that people are missing the point that a slouchy hat is 4-7.5 inches longer than a regular hat to give it the slouchy or laying down appearance, this pattern is bang on for every size, I recommend it to everyone.

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    3. It's inches because the gauge is given in inches. I've made about 2 dozen for charities that collect for the homeless and it's most definitely inches. An 8 cm hat would barely fit my dog!

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  5. When you begin decreasing, about how many rounds do you make? I'm using this pattern to make my hubs a beanie, but he doesn't want it slouchy.

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    1. Not sure this is going to work as an adapted pattern... maybe try a beanie pattern instead to get better sizing? Lots of free ones on Ravelry and elsewhere.

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  6. Has anyone tried this with a bulkier weight yarn?

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  7. Wow..great pattern...Ive been making babies and childrens hats and now I gave tnis great pattern fir us bigger kids....going to make them in all different colours and maybe add a face etc on some...thanks again.....

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  8. Such a beautifully simple pattern! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  9. what does it mean to "place marker to join"?

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    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-b8hLdPiQU

      Hope this helps with joining. Placing a marker allows you to keep track of when your round is complete.

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  10. Are these directions for using 2 straight needles or a circular needle? I don't have a circular needle and would like to knit this hat using 2 straight needles and I know that is possible to do. Can anyone help me out?
    Also, I have heard that it's best to measure the circumference of a person's head in inches and then times that by 2 to get the number of stitches that is best. Does anyone agree with this?
    My yarn I want to use is a "bulky size 5" yarn, and I have 3 pairs of straight needles; 1 pair is US 11 & 8mm, 1 pair says "3 then 3.125 mm", one pair that say 4.0 mm.
    Which out of these would be the best to use?

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    1. Okay, let me see if I can answer your questions in order:

      1. This pattern is written for circular needles. To work the hat on straight needles you'd need to adjust every other row so that you end up with stockinette.

      2. This method of getting the number of stitches wouldn't work because you change your number of stitches depending on the yarn and needle size.

      3. With bulky yarn, you'd want to cast on less stitches. And for your bulky yarn, you'd want to use your size 11 needles. This pattern is meant for a bit thinner yarn.

      I hope that helps. I'm in the process of writing some hat patterns that are worked on straight needles, and some that are for bulkier yarn, so those may be a better fit for you.

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  11. I am having difficulty decreasing on the 16 in. circular needle. This is my frist project on a circular needle. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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  12. Yes, I am a beginner, also. I am trying to figure out what to do when the decreases get too tight.

    Thanks!

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    1. When decreases get too tight, you can switch to DPNs.

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    2. Anything I do in the round -- I use Magic Loop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqIqRdJc68

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  13. with the slouchie hat does the knit 11 mean knit 11 centremetres or 11 inches?? would be helpful if it was noted in the pattern. thanks Deirdre

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  14. The decreasing doesn't make sense to me. Is it knit two together per row or for all the stitches? One decrease per row seems like it wouldmake the hat giant.

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    1. I think it means knit 2 together all the way around for all stitches in the round. That way you are decreasing by half every round. Hope this helps!

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    2. so there is no knit row in between the decrease rows? we just jump from 80 stitches to 40 to 20 to 10 to 5 and done?

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  15. I was unable to get 56 stitches to go around a 16 " circular needle - I couldn't join the stitches. Even at 64 stitches I really had to pull and stretch the stitches all the way around to meet. No one else commented that they had this problem. Am I doing something wrong? Are my stitches too tight? I did the gauge swatch and it measured correctly (20 rows = 4 inches). I also double-checked the length of the needle to make sure it was 16 inches. I suppose I could just use a shorter needle. :)

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  16. For some reason, I am finding it impossible to purchase size 9 circular needles at 16" in my area. If given the choice between doing it on size 8 or size 10 (the sizes available at my local store), which would be preferable? Thanks!

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    1. Well that's super annoying!! Silly stores! So, I'd say go down to size 8's. I tend to knit tight, and lots of people just make this hat with size 8's anyhow. If you're a really tight knitter, I'd test the yarn on both size needles just to see which fabric you like better, but in general, you can go down a needle size on this hat and not have it be a big deal!

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  17. Hi! I'm just wondering what color you used for the picture (I'm looking at the I love this yarn page on amazon) Thank you!

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  18. What stitch count are you getting when "you can no longer work in the round"? I would like to use my double points and would love a stitch count.

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  19. What stitch count are you getting when "you can no longer work in the round"? I would like to use my double points and would love a stitch count.

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  20. This is my first actual knitting project since I was a little girl (and gave up knitting b/c of tension problems!) So far it is going great and I can't wait to have it finished! Thanks for the pattern!!

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  21. Love this pattern. Super cute and super easy. My daughter loves it. I didn't have the correct size circulars, so I used a 7 and adjusted for stitches. Turned out wonderfully! I'll send you a picture through Ravelry!

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  22. Thanks for the pattern, may I ask how many stitches are there left when you stop decreasing?
    In other words how many do l thread through and pull up together at the end

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