Classic Variegated Hat
Capture the effortlessly cool vibe of a slouchy beanie while rocking a timeless knit hat pattern in the Classic Variegated Hat. This gorgeous chocolate-colored hat features lighter and darker shades of brown with a cute fold-over brim and giant pom pom on top. The Classic Variegated Hat is a great option for winter wear for years to come. Knit one for yourself and one for a friend. Everyone will love this modern classic.
Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge17 sts and 22 rnds = 4"/10cm over St st using size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles. Take time to check gauge.
Finished SizeAdult Medium - Knitted Measurements - Brim circumference 20"/51cm, Length 10"/25.5cm
Materials List
- 2 32oz/100g skeins (each approx 151yd/138m) of Red Heart Boutique Treasure (acrylic/wool) in #1901 mosaic OR #1907 portrait a
- Size 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needle, 16"/40cm long, or size to obtain gauge
- One set (5) size 10.5 (6.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpns)
- Stitch marker
- Pompom maker (optional)
Instructions
STITCH GLOSSARY
KFB Knit into the front and back of next st-1 st increased.
K1, P1 RIB
(over an even number of sts) RND 1 *K1, p1: rep from * to end. Rep rnd 1 for k1, p1 rib.
NOTE
Change to dpns when there are too few sts to fit comfort ably on circular needle.
Hat
With circular needle, cast on 80 sts.
Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts, and place marker (pm) for beg of rnd.
Work in k1, p1 rib for 3"/7.5cm.
NEXT (INC) RND *K9, kfb; rep from * to end of rnd-88 sts.
Cont in St st (knit every rnd) until hat measures 7"/18cm from beg.
Crown Shaping
RND 1 *K9, k2tog; rep from *to end of rnd-80 sts.
RND 2 AND ALL EVEN-NUMBERED RNDS Knit.
RND 3 *K8, ssk; rep from * to end of rnd-72 sts.
RND 5 *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd-64 sts.
RND 7 *K6, ssk; rep from* to end of rnd-56 sts.
RND 9 *K5, k2tog; rep from *to end of rnd-48 sts.
RND 11 *K4, ssk; rep from* to end of rnd-40 sts.
RND 13 *K3, k2tog; rep from *to end of rnd-32 sts.
RND 15 *K2, ssk; rep from* to end of rnd-24 sts.
RND 17 *K1, k2tog; rep from *to end of rnd-16 sts.
RND 18 *K2tog; rep from *to end of rnd-8 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Thread tail through rem sts and pull tightly to secure.
Finishing Pompom
Make pompom 3-4 (17.5-10cm in diameter). Sew to top of hat. Block lightly to measurements.