Knitted MS Slouchy Hat
The Knitted MS Slouchy Hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit! Made with soft and high-quality material, this hat not only keeps you warm but also showcases your unique sense of style. With its slouchy design, it offers a relaxed and laid-back look perfect for casual outings or chilly days. Whether you're strolling through the park or grabbing brunch with friends, this hat is sure to become your go-to accessory for a fashionable and comfortable look. Embrace the chilly weather with a Knitted MS Slouchy Hat and bring a touch of warmth and style to your wardrobe!
Yarn
175yd/160m/100g
Aran weight, plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample Details
Shown in Countess Ablaze The English Gentleman Aran [175yd/160m per 100g; 75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Masham]
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head
Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Twisted Rib
Sizes
To fit sizes: 17 [19, 21, 23] in/43.25 [48.25, 53.25, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 14.25 [16, 17.75, 19.5] in/36.25 [40.75, 45, 49.5] cm
Skills Required
Alternate Cable Cast-on
Moss (Seed) Stitch
Knitting in the round
Increases and Decreases
Draw-through Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat
Abbreviations
K: knit
K1tbl: knit stitch through the back of loop
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
M1P: lift the horizontal loop between next 2 sts, place it onto the left needle & purl into the back of it
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
p2tog: purl next 2sts together
Note
This pattern is designed for Moss Stitch (US Seed Stitch) and is designed to be continuous and jogless. The crown shaping is based on a multiple of 8 and should you wish to adjust the pattern for different sizes and/or different gauges, you will want to cast on with a multiple of 8 plus 2.
How To
Using Alternate Cable cast-on method for 2×2 ribbing, cast on 64 [72, 80, 88] sts
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Next Rnd: *K1tbl, K1tbl, P2; rpt from * to end
Repeat this round until work measures 1.25 [1.25, 1.5, 1.75] in/ 3.25 [3.25, 3.75, 4.5] cm (or desired length)
Inc Rnd: *P2, M1P, P2; rpt from * to end, M1P [81, 91, 101, 111 sts]
Note
To create jogless Moss/Seed Stitch we need an odd number of stitches, hence the decrease on the final round of the Brim. This essentially allows us to work in a spiral (which is what happens when we knit in the round) whereby the last stitch of the proceeding round is different to the first stitch of the next round, thus keeping the pattern continuous. We will adjust for the odd number of stitches right before starting the crown shaping.
Body
Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rpt from * to last st, K1
Rnd 2: *P1, K1; rpt from * to last st, P1
Repeat these 2 rounds until work measures approx. 7 [8, 8.75, 9.5] in/17.75 [20.25, 22.25, 24.25] cm (or desired length) from cast-on edge ending after a Rnd 2.
Crown prep Rnd: *K1, P1; rpt from * to last st, remove marker, k2tog, replace marker [80, 90, 100, 110 sts]
Note
The Crown preparation round knits the very last stitch of the round together with the first stitch of the next round, and moves the marker by 1st.
Crown
Rnd 1: *k2tog, p2tog; rpt from * to end [40, 45, 50, 55 sts]
Rnd 2: *k2tog, p2tog; rpt from * to last 0 [1, 2, 3] sts, k2tog 0 [0, 1, 1] times, K 0 [1, 0, 1] [20, 23, 25, 28 sts]
Rnd 3: *k2tog, p2tog; rpt from * to last 0 [3, 1, 0] sts, k2tog 0 [1, 0, 0] times, K 0 [1, 1, 0] [10, 12, 13, 14 sts]
Break yarn and draw through remaining 10 [12, 13, 14] sts, tightening to close.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the stitches settle and lay flat. Avoid over stretching the brim – you want the Hat to stretch comfortably and be snug when worn.