BOHOKNITS PATTERNS
by Kelly McClure
Belugah Slouch Hat and Beanie
Abbreviations
approx approximately beg beginning bet between BO bind off CC contrasting colour ch chain cn cable needle co cast on cont continue dc double crochet dpn(s) double point needle(s) dec(s) decrease(s) foll follow(ing) hdc half double crochet hk hook inc increase incl including Kknit K1 f&b knit l st in front and back ktbl knit through back loop kwise knitwise K2tog knit two together lp(s) loop(s) M1 make one M1L make one left M1R make one right MC main colour Ppurl pattpatternpm place marker psso passover pu pick up pwise purlwise rem remaining rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl m slip marker sp(s) space(s) ssk slip, slip, k2 slipped sts tog st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together ws wrong side YO yarn over
This floppy slouch hat uses just one skein of "Maxima" by Manos del Uruguay. The merino is lovely and smooshy and makes a lovely drapey slouch hat. The pattern is also written for a beanie style. Craft: knitting Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius Skills: knit, purl, P2tog, K2tog, Sizes: adult small (size 21-22" head) and large (size 23-24") Finished Measurements: slouch = 11" tall (not including pom) and 9-10" wide lying flat; beanie = 6.5" tall Gauge: approx. 20 sts = 4" in st st on 5 mm as given on ball band; 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in patt st on 6 mm Yarn: 100 g, 218 yds (199 m) worsted weight merino wool Suggested Brand: 1 skein "Maxima" by Manos del Uruguay Needles: 4 mm 16" circ, 6 mm 16" circ, 6 mm dpns Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
Instructions:
With smaller needles and long-tail method, CO 80 sts for small size and 88 sts for large size. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd. Sl m throughout. Rnd 1-12: K2, P2 to end. For large size only, pu 2 extra sts on Rnd 12. 90 sts. Brim should measure approx. 1.75" from CO (or work until desired length). Change to larger needles. Begin pattern stitch (see instructions below). Work in patt st until hat measures approx. 5.5" from CO for beanie and 10" from CO for slouch (or to desired length) ending with a Rnd 2. Begin decreases.
Pattern Stitch:
Rnd 1: \*P4, K1\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. Rnd 2: Knit.
Decs:
Change to dpns when sts become too tight on circulars. Maintain patt st unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: \*P1, P2tog, P1, K1\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. 16 sts decreased. 64 sts. (Note: Rem st counts are only given for size small.) Rnd 2-4: Work even in patt. Rnd 5: \*P2tog, P1, K1\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. 16 sts decreased. 48 sts. ForBeanieonly: Rnd 6: Knit. Rnd 7: \*P2tog, K1\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. 16 sts decreased. 32 sts. Rnd 8-9: P1, K1 around. Rnd 10: K2tog around. 16 sts decreased. 16 sts. Rnd 11: Knit. Rnd 12: K2tog around. 16 sts decreased. 8 sts. ForSlouchonly: Rnd 6-8: Work even in patt. Rnd 9: \*P2tog, K1\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. 16 sts decreased. 32 sts. Rnd 10-11: P1, K1 around. Rnd 12: K2tog around. 16 sts decreased. 16 sts. Rnd 13: Knit. Rnd 14: K2tog around. 16 sts decreased. 8 sts. Cut yarn and tie off. Weave in ends. When Kelly isn't busy knitting and designing, she is exploring the Rocky Mountains with her dog, or probably drinking tea. This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
