This slouchy, comfy hat is the perfect project for that one skein of sock yarn that you just can't bear to put on your feet. It is simply constructed with a wide ribbed brim that folds up for extra warmth while the rest flops and folds over.
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: knit, purl, K2tog
Sizes: adult medium (fits approx. 20-23" head)
Finished Measurements: approx. 14” from CO to top (unfolded), 9” wide (lying flat)
Gauge: 32 sts and 46 rows = 4” in st st on 3 mm (28 sts = 4" on 2.75 mm as given on ball band)
Yarn: less than 100 g (3.5 oz.), 437 yds (400 m) fingering weight (4 ply) yarn
Suggested Brand: 1 skein Misti Alpaca Hand Paint sock yarn shown in 07 Miriam; or 1 skein Malabrigo Sock yarn
Needles/Hooks: 3 mm 40 cm (US 2.5 16") circular, 3 mm dpns
Other Materials: 1 ring marker, tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook
Instructions:
Note: Many people like to go down a needle size for the ribbed brim, so I would recommend a 2.5 mm (US 2), but it's not necessary for this hat.
CO 144 sts (or multiple of 8) with long-tail method.
Join in the rnd being careful not to twist sts.
Pm for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1+: work K2 P2 rib for 4 inches.
Next: work in st st for 9 inches (13 inches total from CO) or to desired length.
Dec Rnds:
Change to dpns when the sts become too tight on circs.
You will be decreasing 18 sts every third rnd unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: *K6, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2-3: knit (126 sts).
Rnd 4: *K5, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 5-6: knit 108 sts).
Rnd 7: *K4, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 8-9: knit (90 sts).
Rnd 10: *K3, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 11-12: knit (72 sts).
Rnd 13: *K2, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 14-15: knit (54 sts).
Rnd 16: *K1, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 17: knit (36 sts).
Rnd 18: K2tog around.
Rnd 19: knit (18 sts).
Rnd 20: K2tog around.
Rnd 21: knit (9 sts).
Cut yarn. Weave through rem sts and tie off.
Weave in ends. Enjoy!
