Spring Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern by David Broughton - Nomad Yarns Original Design

Spring Slouchy - by David Broughton

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March

Relax in the spring weather with this bright slouchy hat.

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Spring Slouchy- by David Broughton

This is a great spring pattern, bright colorful and bold. Perfect for taking off the last of that chill in the air.

Materials:

2 Skeins Noro Tanabata US size 8 straights or circular needles. US size 10 dpn's or circular needles Size: Adult size with adjustable tab. Gauge: 13 sts in 4 inchs Stitch Dictionary: kfb - knit into the front and the back of the stitch. K2tog - knit 2 stitches together.

Instructions:

This hat is knit from the bottom up, working flat at the start to form the adjustable tab, then joining in the round to complete the main body. Using US size 8 needles, cast on 76 stitches. Knit 8 rows Bind off 6 stitches, this creates the tab (70 sts remain). Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of your round. Using US size 10 needles, join in the round, being careful not to twist and knit 1 round. To create the slouch for this hat, we will be increasing the number of stitches after the brim band. Increase round: (K9, Kfb) repeat to end of round (77 sts). Knit 30 rounds, or until your hat measures approximately 6 inches from the band (approx 7.5 inches from the cast on edge). If you want a super slouchy hat, knit until 7-9 inches from the band. Decreasing for top of hat: Round 1: (K9, K2tog) repeat to end of round (70 sts remain) Round 2 and all even number rounds: K Round 3: (K8, K2tog) repeat to end of round (63 sts remain) Round 5: (K7, K2tog) repeat to end of round (56 sts remain) Round 7: (K6, K2tog) repeat to end of round (49 sts remain) Round 9: (K5, K2tog) repeat to end of round (42 sts remain) Round 11: (K4, K2tog) repeat to end of round (35 sts remain) Round 13: (K3, K2tog) repeat to end of round (28 sts remain) Round 15: (K2, K2tog) repeat to end of round (21 sts remain) Round 17: (K1, K2tog) repeat to end of round (14 sts remain) Round 19: (K2tog) repeat to end of round (7 remain) Cut yarn, leaving at least 8 inches, and pass through remaining stitches. Sew on button for size desired. You're ready with a fresh spring look! Yarn Information: 2 × 88yds textured chunky yard (recommended US 9-10 needle)

Enjoy the rest of this collection in: Nomad Yarns - Project of the Month Volume 1