Excess is a classic take on the modern slouchy hat. The fundamental design uses the simplicity of garter and stockinette stitches to highlight the clean and basic lines.
Size
8.5" (21.5cm) [17" (43cm) circumference] X 8.5" (21.5cm) height
Needles
US 5 (3.75mm), 16" (40cm) circular needles (3 pairs) US 6 (4mm), 16" (40cm) circular needles US 6 (4mm) DPNS or size needed to get gauge (Please see notes.)
Yarn
Koigu premium merino (KPM) or Painter's palette premium merino (KPPPM) (175 yards / 160 meters / 50g); 1.4 skein in KPM colorway 8 natural or in KPPPM colorway 118 245 yards / 224 meters / 70g (Please see notes.)
Gauge
St st, 23 sts × 35 rows = 4" (10cm)
Notions
5 st markers (1 in color A, 4 in color B), tapestry needle
NOTES
Excess is knit in the round using fingering weight yarn, making it a comfortable, lightweight hat that is the perfect accessory for transitional weather, or for everyday wear in milder climates. If substituting yarn, be sure to check your gauge. YouTube instructions for provisional cast on, and knitted hem can be found on the Ravelry pattern page. You will need 2 extra US 5 (3.75mm) circular needles for the last part of the brim. Any cable length that can hold all stitches may be used. Hat itself weighs 47g (1 skein of KPM or KPPPM = 50g), the amount of yarn that was given included the swatch. Tip: Make your swatch with a left over KPM or KPPPM yarn and use the whole skein for knitting the hat.
Abbreviations
CO cast on BO bind off st(s) stitch(es) st st(s) stockinette stitch(es) kknit ppurl rnd round PM place marker SM slip marker k2tog knit 2 sts together ssk slip slip knit RS right side WS wrong side DPN(S) double point needle(s) With US 5 (3.75mm) circular needle and provisional cast on, CO 100 sts. Place marker (A) and join to begin working in the rnd, being careful not to twist the stitches.
BRIM
Rnd 1: k all sts. Repeat rnd 1, 30 times. Unzip provisional cast on, and place live stitches on one of the spare US5 (3.75mm) circular needle. Using tapestry needle, weave in any ends on the back of the work. Fold brim with knit side (RS) facing outwards, and the purl side (Ws) facing inwards. Place both circular needles parallel to one another and knit with the second spare needle the front (working) sts together with the back (cast on) sts across the entire round.
EXCESS BY ANAT RODAN
Change to US 6 (4mm). Rnd 1: k40, PM (B), p20, PM (B), k40. Rnd 2: k40, SM, k20, SM, k40. Rnd 3: k40, SM, p20, SM, k40. Repeat rnds 2-3, 23 times. Rnd 2: kto 2nd marker, SM, p to marker, SM, k to end of rnd. Rnd 3: (ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, SM) 3 times, ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog. (10 stitches should be decreased) Rnd 4: k to 2nd marker, SM, p to marker, SM, k to end of rnd. Repeat rnds 3-4 until you have 10 sts. Change to DPNS when necessary. Next Rnd: k2tog to end of rnd. (5 sts)
CROWN
Rnd 1: ssk, k16, k2tog, PM (B),ssk, k16, k2tog, SM, ssk, k16, k2tog, SM, ssk, k16, k2tog, PM (B), ssk, k16, k2tog. (10 stitches should be decreased) Break yarn leaving an 8" tail. Thread the yarn through the remaining sts. Pull the yarn snug to close the gap between sts and secure it to the inside (WS) of the hat. Weave in ends, block and enjoy.
