Simple Knit Hat

by JOANN |

Item # 392115075P16
Beginner 3-5 Hours
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • Size 13  circular knitting needle, 16" circumference
  • Big Twist Natural Blend™ yarn in violet colorway OR any other #6 super bulky yarn
  • Clover pom pom Maker in size Large
  • Stitch marker

DIRECTIONS:
Cast on 40 stitches.
Join to knit in the round, placing a stitch marker at beginning of first round.
Row 1: *K2, P2 and repeat 4 stitch pattern (from *) until end of row.
Rows 2-8: Continue K2, P2 pattern for 8 rows.
Rows 9+: Knit in the round until piece measures 7" total.
Next Row/first decrease round: *K5, K2together. Repeat from * until end of round.
New Row: Knit.
Next row/second decrease round: *K4, K2together ,repeat from * until last 5 stitches. K3, K2 together.
New Row: Knit.
Next row/third decrease round: *K3, K2together, repeat from * until last 4 stitches. K2, K2 together.
New Row: Knit.
Next row/fourth decrease round: : *K2, K2together, repeat from * until last 3 stitches. K1, K2 together.
New Row: Knit.
Next Row: Cut yarn leaving around a 12" tail and pull the tail thru the remaining stitches. Pull to tighten crown of hat.

OPTIONAL:
Make a pom pom in your preferred method (Clover pom pom maker tool in size large was used here which produce 3"-4" pom pom). When finishing the pom pom, leave enough tail on the yarn tied at the center to attach the pom pom to the crown of the hat.

 

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