Knitted Absolute Slouch
The Knitted Absolute Slouch is the ultimate cozy accessory to add to your wardrobe this season! This stylish and effortlessly chic hat is perfect for staying warm and on-trend during the colder months. With its soft knitted fabric and slouchy design, you'll feel both comfortable and fashionable wherever you go. Whether you're out for a casual stroll in the park or catching up with friends over coffee, the Knitted Absolute Slouch is sure to keep you looking cute and feeling cozy. So, why not treat yourself to this must-have accessory and elevate your winter style with a touch of warmth and flair?
Yarn
100g/149yd/136m chunky weight, single ply or plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Pair 5mm/UK6/US8 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample Details
We Are Knitters Meriwool [149yd/136m per 100g; 100% Merino]
Shown in size 21.5in/54.5cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head
Note
This pattern is deceptively simple and is ideal for beginner knitters keen to learn new techniques – increasing, decreasing, slipped stitches and mattress stitch for garter stitch are featured techniques. The Hat is worked flat and seamed for an invisible finish.
Gauge
15sts x 30rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.
Sizes
To fit size: 19 [21.5, 23.5] in/ 48.25 [54.5, 59.75] cm
Finished size: 17 [19.25, 21.25] in/ 43.25 [49, 54] cm
Skills Required
Cable Cast-on
Increases and Decreases
Slipped Stitches
Garter Mattress Stitch
Draw-through Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
S1: slip stitch purlwise with yarn at the back
kfb: knit into the front and back of the stitch
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
How To
Using Cable cast-on method cast on 64 [72, 80] sts.
Brim
Row 1 (RS): Knit all the stitches
Row 2 (WS): *K2, S1, K1; rpt from * to end
Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 1 [1.25, 1.5] in/2.5 [3.25, 3.75] cm from the cast on edge, ending after a Row 2 (WS).
Inc Row (RS): *K4, kfb, K3; rpt from * to end [72, 81, 90 sts]
Body
Row 3: *K7, S1, K1; rpt from * to end
Rnd 4: Knit all the stitches
Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 3 [3.75, 4.5] in/7.5 [9.5, 11.5] cm from the cast on edge, ending after a Row 4.
Row 5: Knit all the stitches
Repeat this row until work measures 7 [8, 9] in/17.75 [20.25, 22.75] cm from the cast on edge, ending after a WS row.
Crown
Row 1: K 0 [1, 0], *k2tog; rpt from * to end [36, 41, 45 sts]
Row 2: Knit all the stitches
Row 3: K 0 [1, 1], *k2tog; rpt from * to end [18, 21, 23 sts]
Row 4: Knit all the stitches
Row 5: K 0 [1, 1], *k2tog; rpt from * to end [9, 11, 12 sts]
Break yarn and draw through remaining 9 [11, 12] sts, tighten to close.
Finishing
Using the yarn tails, and using the mattress stitch method for garter stitch, close the back seam.
You may wish to either duplicate stitch or use the ends of the yarn to otherwise tidy up the bottom edge at the seam point.
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the stitches settle.