Knitted Slouchy Chemo Hat

The knitted slouchy chemo hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that offers comfort and warmth during challenging times. Its soft texture and loose fit make it a perfect choice for those looking for a gentle and snug head covering. This hat not only provides a fashionable touch but also serves a practical purpose in helping to maintain body temperature. Whether going through treatment or looking for a fashionable headwear option, the knitted slouchy chemo hat is a delightful and supportive choice for anyone in need.

Materials

8ply soft yarn x 100 grams

3.5 mm circular knitting needle for rib

4.5 mm circular knitting needle for body of hat

Method

Cast on 92 stitches plus 1 stitch for joining using 3.5mm needles. Join and rib in K1 P1 for about 5cm.

Using 4.5 mm needles increase next row to 120 stitches (K3, increase 1 stitch to end, K last 2 stitches together) To prevent any holes in the hat, make increases by picking up a stitch from the knitted bar between stitches, and knitting into the back of the loop, NOT by knitting into the stitch twice.

Pattern Stitch

1. P4,K1, P1, K4

2. P3, K2, P2, K3

3. P2, K2, P1, K1, P2, K2

4. P1, K2, P2, K2, P2, K1

5. K2, P3, K3, P2

6. K1, P4, K4, P1

Work in pattern stitch until hat measures approx. 20cm, ending with row 2 of the pattern stitch

Crown decrease

1. (P2 tog, K2, P1, K1, P2, K2tog) 12 times = 96 stitches

2. (K2, P2) 24 times

3. (P2 tog, P2, K2, K2tog) 12 times = 72stitches

4. (P3, K3) 12 times

5. (P2 tog, K1, P1, K2tog) 12 times = 48 stitches

6. (K2, P2) 12 times

7. (P2 tog, K2 tog) 12 times = 24 stitches

8. (P1, K1) 12 times

9. (P2tog, K2tog) 6 times = 12 stitches

10. (K2tog) 6 times = 6 stitches

Cut yarn leaving a long tail and thread through the 6 stitches with a wool needle. Secure and finish off neatly on OUTSIDE of the hat.