Knitted Garter Slouch

The knitted garter slouch hat is not just a cozy accessory; it's like a warm hug for your head! With its textured garter stitch pattern and slouchy fit, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of laid-back style to any outfit. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or lounging around on a lazy day, the knitted garter slouch hat is sure to keep you looking cool and feeling comfy. So, grab your favorite yarn and needles, cast on, and get ready to knit up your new favorite accessory!

Yarn

• 115g/190yd/174m
• Aran weight, single ply or plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

• Set 4mm/UK6/US8 & 5mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker as necessary
• Tapestry needle

Sample Details

• Shown in Countess Ablaze Grande Merino Aran [190yd/174m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino]
• Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge

• 20sts x 28rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Stocking Stitch
• 20sts x 30rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes

• To fit size: 15 [17, 19, 21, 23, 25] in/ 38 [43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5] cm
• Finished size: 12.75 [14.5, 16, 17.75, 19.25, 20.75] in/ 32.5 [36.75, 40.75, 45, 49, 52.75] cm

Skills Required

• Alternate Cable Cast-on
• Knitting in the round
• Increases and Decreases
• Gathered Bind-off
• Modified Gathered 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

How To

Using 4mm needles and Alternate Cable cast-on method, cast on 64 [72, 80, 88, 96, 104] sts.

Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim

Brim Rnd: *K1tbl, P1; rpt from * to end

Repeat this round until work measures approx. 1.25 [1.25, 1.5, 1.5, 1.75, 1.75] in/3.25 [3.25, 3.75, 3.75, 4.5, 4.5] cm from the cast on edge. Change to larger needles.

Inc Rnd: *P4, M1P; rpt from * to end [80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 sts]

Body

Rnd 1: Knit all stitches

Rnd 2: Purl all stitches

Repeat these 2 rounds until work measures approx. 4 [5, 6, 7, 8, 9] in/10 [12.75, 15.25, 17.75, 20.25, 22.75] cm excluding the brim, ending after a Rnd 1.

Crown

Using either the Gathered Bind-off or the Modified Gathered Bind-off, transfer all stitches from the needle to yarn and gather to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block as required.