DESCRIPTION The Favorite Slouchy is a staple accessory for your wardrobe. With a relaxed fit and ultra soft merino wool, this will be the most comfortable hat you own. The simple pattern is excellent for new hat knitters and experienced knitters alike. Enjoy this stylish and versatile pattern. Happy knitting! Jamie Sande SUPPLIES
GAUGE
US Size 6 DPNs (4 mm) US Size 6 Circular Needle (optional) 1 skein of Malabrigo Rios: shown in Plomo. 100% superwash merino (100g, 210yds)
18 stitches x 23 rows in stockinette = 4 inches
THE PATTERN CO 88 sts. Place marker. Join in the round. Brim: K1, p1 ribbing for 13 rounds. Body: Knit for 2 rounds. Purl for 2 rounds. [Knit for 9 rounds. Purl for 2 rounds.] x4
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The Favorite Slouchy H A T
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THE PATTERN (CONTINUED) Decrease Rounds: Round 1: Knit. Round 2: *K9, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (80 sts) Round 3: Knit. Round 4: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (72 sts) Round 5: Knit. Round 6: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (64 sts) Round 7: Knit. Round 8: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (56 sts) Round 9: Knit. Rounds 1011: Purl. Round 12: Knit. Round 13: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (48 sts) Round 14: Knit. Round 15: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (40 sts) Round 16: Knit. Round 17: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (32 sts) Round 18: Knit. Round 19: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (24 sts) Round 20: Knit. Round 21: Purl. Round 22: P2tog; repeat to end of round. (12 its) Finishing: Cut the yarn. Thread the yarn through all 12 loops on the needles and CO 36 stitches. back through the first few loops a second time. Remove the Foundation Row: *YO, slip (purl wise), k; repeat from * to end of row. needles. Pull tight on the yarn to close the opening. Tie a knot. Weave in the end. Row 2: *YO, slip, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. Repeat row 2 until desired length. (Make longer if you plan to wash it to ABBREVIATONS account for shrinkage. For me, I used up all 4 skeins. Leave enough for BO Bind off last row, bind off row, and for stitching ends together!) CO Cast on K2tog Knit 2 together Last row: *P, K2tog; repeat from * to end of row. P2tog Purl 2 together BO in pattern. Sts Stitches Stitch the cast on and bind off edges together to form a circular cowl.