Jennika Knit Slouch Hat

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This slouchy hat knitting pattern features stunning cables worked as a horizontal band to start the hat off. With a seed stitch overlap that buttons together, it has some really eye catching features to it. Once you’ve completed the cabled band using Straight Needles, you’ll pick up stitches along the top of it to complete the slouchy top of the hat.

I made this knit slouch hat about 7 years ago now, and it is still one of my absolute favorite hats to wear. Every time I do, I get compliments, and it is really fun to watch the surprise in my friends when I reply, “Thank you! I made it.”

Plus, I also have a free pattern for matching mittens to this design… so if you’d like a full matching set, this project is perfect for you. Get the Jennika Mittens Knitting Pattern on my blog here.

If you crochet, you can check out the Crochet Jennika Slouch Hat Pattern on my blog here.

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Cabled Band Detail on Jennika Knit Slouch Hat

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Average Head Circumference:

Toddler: 18-20″

Child: 19-20.5″

Teen/Small Adult: 20.5-22″

Adult: 21.5-22.5″

Materials:

● Yarn: Approximately 75-200 yards of Worsted (4) yarn

**Yarn requirements are estimates only**

(I used Jupiter Moon Farm’s Cumulus for mine.)

● Knitting Needles: Size 5.5mm (US 9) Double Pointed Needles (or use the Magic Loop Method) and Cable Needle (or whatever size is needed to achieve gauge) and Straight Needles Double Pointed Needles (or use the Magic Loop Method) one size smaller than the size you achieve gauge with

● Yarn or Tapestry Needle

● 3 .75-1” (2.5cm) buttons

Abbreviations:

● K: Knit

● P: Purl

●M1 (Make 1): On a knit row: Insert left needle, front to back, under the strand between st on left needle and st on right needle making a new loop on left needle. Knit this loop through the back.

● C4B: Cable 4 Back: Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, and hold in back of work, K2, then K2 from the cable needle.

● C4F: Cable 4 Front: Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, and hold in front of work, K2, then K2 from the cable needle.

● T3F: Twist 3 Front: Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, and hold in front of work, P1, then K2 from the cable needle. (Also called T3L)

● T3B: Twist 3 Back: Slip next stitch onto cable needle, and hold in back of work, K2, then K1 from the cable needle. (Also called T3R)

●**: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified

Gauge:

9 sts and 13 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch

***It is important to check your gauge!***

Jennika Slouch Hat Knitting Pattern

Toddler Pattern:

Brim Pattern

Cast on 20 sts onto Straight Needles

Row 1: *P1, K1* Repeat across

Row 2: *K1, P1* Repeat across

Repeat Rows 1&2 until your project measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) in length from the cast on edge.

Row 3: (Right Side) K2, P1, T3F, P4, T3B, P1, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once (20 total sts)

Row 4: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K2, P2, K4, P2, K2, P2

Row 5: K2, P2, T3F, P2, T3B, P2, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 6: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, P2

Row 7: K2, P3, T3F, T3B, P3, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 8: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K4, P4, K4, P2

Row 9: K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 10: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K4, P4, K4, P2

Row 11: K2, P3, T3B, T3F, P3, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 12: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, P2

Row 13: K2, P2, T3B, P2, T3F, P2, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 14: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K2, P2, K4, P2, K2, P2

Row 15: K2, P1, T3B, P4, T3F, P1, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 16: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K1, P2, K6, P2, K1, P2

Row 17: K2, P1, T3F, P4, T3B, P1, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 18: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K2, P2, K4, P2, K2, P2

Row 19: K2, P2, T3F, P2, T3B, P2, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 20: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, P2

Row 21: K2, P3, T3F, T3B, P3, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 22: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K4, P4, K4, P2

Row 23: K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, *P1, K1* Repeat once

Row 24: *K1, P1* Repeat once, P2, K4, P4, K4, P2

Repeat Rows 11-24 until your project measures approx. 18 inches (45.75cm) in length from the cast on edge. End after a repeat of Row 24. It’s better for your project to measure less than 18 inches (instead of more) if your measurements don’t line up perfectly.

Row 25: *P1, K1* Repeat across

Row 26: *K1, P1* Repeat across

Repeat Rows 25&26 until your project measures approx. 20 inches (50.75cm) in length from the cast on edge.

Bind off as if to knit (this edge will be hidden). Secure and weave in all ends.

Body of Hat

Working across the long side of the rectangle you just made, evenly pick up and knit 81 sts onto this edge. Leave 2 inches (5cm) with no sts at the Row 1/long side corner with the right side of the brim (side showing cables) facing you. Start your sts after this section (the seed stitch section) so you can fold this over the other side later.

Join in the round and place stitch marker. (Right side with cables should be facing)

Round 1: Knit

Repeat Round 1 until your project measures approx. 7 inches (17.75cm) in length from the bottom edge (the side you haven’t picked up sts on) of the brim.

Decreases:

Round 1: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (72 total sts)

Round 2: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (63 total sts)

Round 3: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (54 total sts)

Round 4: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (45 total sts)

Round 5: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (36 total sts)

Round 6: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (27 total sts)

Round 7: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (18 total sts)

Round 8: *K2tog* Repeat around (9 total sts)

Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.

Fold the extra 2 inches of brim over on top of the 2 inches of seed stitch section on the opposite side. Add one 1 inch (2.5cm) button to hold this flap in place.

Child Pattern: