This bulky-knit hat uses a simple repeating slip-stitch pattern that enhances the beautiful color of a variegated yarn. The slipped stitches are crossed every few rounds, creating longer strands of yarn that highlight the variegation. The pattern begins with a mistake-rib pattern that seamlessly flows into the slip-stitch design and, when the body of the hat is complete, stitches are quickly decreased to create a gathered crown.
Written and charted instructions are included.
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Details
Sizing
Small (Medium, Large)
Hat Circumference: 17.5 (19.25, 22.5) in [44 (48, 56) cm]
Hat Length: 8.5 (9.75, 10.25) in [21.5 (24.5, 25.5) cm]
*To fit head sizes: 20 (22, 24) in [51 (56, 61) cm]
*Choose a size based on desired fit: for a fitted hat choose a size with slightly smaller measurements than the desired head circumference; for a slouchy hat, choose the size that is the same or slightly larger than the desired head circumference.
Sample size: Shown in size Small on 22 in [56 cm] circumference head.
Yarn
The Satura Beanie is designed with Bulky [CYC 5] yarn. The sample is worked in Malabrigo Mecha [colorway: Paysandu], a single-ply superwash merino wool that is soft and warm. The variegated yarn adds interest to the simple stitch pattern, but it would work well with any colorway.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Bulky weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Bulky 5] (130 yds/100g):
130 (165, 205) yds [119 (150, 187) m]
Shown in:
Malabrigo Mecha (130 yds/119 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 100% superwash merino): 1 (2, 2) skeins
Needles
US 9 [5.5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle or one size smaller than main needle
US 10 [6 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle and DPNs (or other needles for working a small circumference in the round) or size needed to obtain gauge
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
20 sts & 28 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Slip-Stitch pattern using US 10 [6 mm] needles
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
Techniques
Knitting in the round
Knitting small circumferences in the round
Slip-stitch knitting
Cable knitting
Tutorial
Knit along with this free tutorial: https://youtu.be/J–HC8oEnNc