Chunky Stocking Hat Knitting Pattern By Rhea Allais
Knit in super bulky yarn, this hat can be completed as a simple weekend project. The ball on the end is optional, and you can use a pom pom instead if you would like. If you do choose to make the ball, stuff it as lightly as possible so it holds its shape, but too much stuffing can make it a bit heavy. This pattern is written in one size, adult, and will fit teens up through a large adult. Gauge: 10st x 13 rows is 4" x 4"
Materials:
160 yards of super bulky yarn, such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or Hometown USA Size 11 sixteen inch circular needle, and one set of size 11 double pointed needles (4) Scissors, Large yarn needle, row counter, stitch marker Optional: polyester stuffing, size K crochet hook Abbreviations: K- knit, P—purl, K2tog—knit two together, SC-single crochet
Instructions:
On size 11 circs, Cast on 48, join and mark beginning of row to begin working in the round Rows 1-5: \*k2, p2\* repeat around Rows 6-17: knit around Row 18: \*k2tog, k14\* repeat around (45) Row 19-20: knit around Row 21: \*k2tog, k13\* repeat around (42) Row 22-23: knit around Row 24: \*k2tog,k12\* (39) Row 25-26: knit around Row 27: \*k2tog, k11\* (36) Row 28-29: knit around Row 30: \*k2tog, k10\* (33) Row 31-32: knit around Row 33: \*K2tog, k9\* (30) Row 34-35: knit around Row 36: \*K2tog, k8\* (27) Row 37-39: (see here, we start knitting three rows between each decrease row), knit around Row 40: \*K2tog, k7\* (24) Row 41-43: knit Row 44: \*K2tog, k6\* (21) Row 45-47: knit Row 48: \*K2tog, k5\*(18) Row 49-51: knit Row 52: \*K2tog, k4\* (15) Row 53-55: knit Row 56: \*K2tog, k3\*(12) Row 57-59: knit Row 60: \*K2tog, k2\*(9) Row 61-63: knit Row 64: \*k2tog, k1\*(6) Row 65: \*k2tog\*(3) ow, you should put all three stitches on one needle, and start working in i-cord for ten rows. To finish: You can cut your yarn now, run the tail through the three stitches and weave in the ends, and sew a pom pom on the end. it K hook, and single crochet through each of the loops. Then, working in a spiral in the roul Fasten off, cut a long tail and run the tail through each stitch, pullthe ball closed, fasten off, and weave tail in. ttern may not be reproduced in any media or reprinted without permission from the author
