Knitted Super Slouch Hat

If you're looking to stay cozy and stylish during the colder months, the knitted super slouch hat is your perfect go-to accessory! This trendy hat is not only comfortable but also effortlessly chic, making it a must-have addition to your winter wardrobe. Its relaxed fit adds a touch of laid-back vibe to any outfit, whether you're heading out for a casual coffee date or a brisk walk in the park. The soft knitted fabric will keep you warm and snug, protecting you from the chilly winds while still looking on-trend. With the knitted super slouch hat, you can stay fashionable and feel cozy all season long!

Yarn: Berroco Folio (65% Superfine Alpaca, 35% Rayon; 219 yards [200 meters]/50 grams); #4502 Orr - 1 skein

Needles: Size US 4 needles, size US 7 needles (or US 5 or US 6 for a less relaxed fit)

Notions: Tapestry needle, 8 stitch markers

Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size 5 needles

So let's get started! First, then, using your size 4 needles, cast on 114 stitches loosely (if you want to be extra clever, leave a tail long enough for seaming later). Then we'll knit the following ribbing rows, to create the bottom edge of the hat:

Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): p2, * k2, p2; rep from *

Ribbing Row 2: k2, * p2, k2 *

Knit ribbing rows 1 & 2 until piece measures roughly 1 1/4" and you've just finished row 1 of the pattern. Now it's time to switch to our size 7 needles (size 5 or 6 needles if you'd like a more fitted hat) and knit one set-up row to place our extra markers, which goes as follows:

Set-up Row 1 (right side): (k2, place marker, k26, place marker) four times, k2

And once we've knit our set up row, it's time to begin our main hat pattern, which includes stripes of faggoting and stockinette, as follows.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9 (wrong side): purl, slipping extra markers when you come to them

Rows 2, 4, 6, & 8: knit, slipping extra markers when you come to them

Rows 10, 12, 14, 16, & 18: k2, (slip marker, k1, * yo, ssk * until you're one stitch before marker, k1, slip marker, k2) four times

Rows 11, 13, 15, 17, & 19: p2, (slip marker, k1, * yo, ssk * until you're one stitch before marker, k1, slip marker, p2) four times

Row 20: knit, slipping extra markers when you come to them

Knit rows 1 - 20 three times (twice for the less slouchy version) and then knit row 1 once more. Now it's time to begin the deceases, which proceed as follows:

Decrease rows 1 & 3: k2, (slip marker, ssk, knit until you're two stitches before marker, k2tog, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12: purl, slipping extra markers when you come to them

Decrease row 5: k2, (slip marker, ssk, k7, k2tog, ssk, k7, k2tog, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease row 7: k2, (slip marker, ssk, k5, k2tog, ssk, k5, k2tog, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease row 9: k2, (slip marker, ssk, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, k2tog, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease row 11: k2, (slip marker, ssk, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1, k2tog, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease row 13: k2, (slip marker, [slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso] twice, slip marker, k2) four times

Decrease row 14: purl, removing extra markers when you come to them

Decrease row 15: * k2tog; rep from *

Clip tail of yarn and thread final 9 stitches to scrap of yarn. Seam, starting at bottom edge, until seam is finished except for those final 9 stitches at the top. Thread seaming yarn through final 9 stitches and pull tight. Knot and tuck in ends. Block, taking care not to stretch out ribbing at the bottom of the hat.