Winter Weekend
Knitting for men has just been made easier. Designed with men in mind, this Winter Weekend knit hat pattern would make the perfect knitted gift for the man in your life. The design is simple enough that it'll pass his test but trendy enough that you'll have tons of fun knitting it. Use the suggested colors or make it more personal by choosing his favorite colors. The relaxed fit and comfort from this knit hat won't go unnoticed, and he'll be more than grateful for all of your hard work. The Winter Weekend hat is sure to be that knitted gift he'll never want to take off.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, 8 or 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)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Bernat® Super Value™ (7 oz/197 g; 426 yds/389 m) Main Color (MC) Navy (07711) - 1 ball ; Contrast A Lush (53246) - 1 ball
- Sizes U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles 16" [40 cm] long. Set of four size U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Stitch marker
GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles.
Measurements: One size to fit average Man's head.
Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
K = Knit
K1tbl = Knit next stitch through back loop
P = Purl
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Instructions:
With smaller circular needle and MC, cast on 94 sts. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st.
1st rnd: *K1tbl. P1. Rep from * around. Break MC. Join A. With A, rep last rnd (K1tbl. P1) ribbing for 3" [7.5 cm].
Change to larger circular needle.
Next rnd: K2. Kfb. *K8. Kfb. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2. 104 sts.
Work 1st of 4th rnds of Chart, reading rnds from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 26 times.
Rep 1st of 4th rnds of Chart until Hat from beg measures approx 8" [20.5 cm].
Shape Crown:
Work rnds 5 to 13 of Chart, switching to double-pointed needles when appropriate. 26 sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem loops and fasten securely.
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GrannyB712
Nov 19, 2014
How often do you decrease when starting rows 5-13 in the chart?
Editor JD
Nov 20, 2014
Hi GrannyB712, It looks like you should be making a total of 78 decreases. You'll be making 26 decreases in row 5, 26 decreases in row 8, and 26 decreases in row 12. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
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