714 Oblique Hat - Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Huntington

714 Oblique Hat – Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Huntington

The 714 Oblique Hat is an original knitting pattern designed by Evie Scott, offering knitters a stylish, textured hat worked entirely in the round. Available in two distinct silhouettes — a classic Beanie at 8 inches in length and a relaxed Slouchy version at 11 inches — this pattern gives crafters the flexibility to choose the look that suits them best. With four sizes ranging from XS to L and finished circumferences of 16, 18.25, 20.5, and 22.75 inches, the hat is described as unisex and suitable for a wide range of wearers.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted hat featuring a super stretchy ribbed brim, a textured cable-patterned body, and a neatly shaped crown. The oblique design is defined by a repeating two-stitch cable motif that travels diagonally across the fabric, creating a dynamic, visually interesting surface texture. The hat is a wonderful project for anyone looking to develop or refine their cable knitting skills, and the pattern even notes that the simple cable used can be worked without a cable needle if desired, making it approachable for those new to the technique.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L
• Finished Circumference: 16 (18.25, 20.5, 22.75) inches
• Beanie Length: 8 inches
• Slouchy Length: 11 inches

Techniques Used

The 714 Oblique Hat is worked entirely in the round, beginning on 16-inch circular needles and transitioning to double pointed needles as stitches decrease during crown shaping. Key techniques include:

• Cables: A simple 1/1 Right Purl Cross (1/1 RPC) is the signature stitch of this pattern, repeated throughout the body to create the oblique, traveling cable effect. Because it is a two-stitch cable, it is an excellent introduction to cable knitting for those new to the concept.
• Working in the round: The entire hat — from cast-on through crown — is worked in the round, eliminating seams and creating a smooth, continuous fabric.
• Ribbing: The brim is worked in a k1, p1 rib pattern for approximately 1.5 inches using smaller needles, providing the stretch and structure needed for a comfortable fit.
• Crown shaping: Decreases are worked using p2tog and k2tog over multiple rounds, gradually reducing stitch count and shaping the top of the hat neatly.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) — foundational stitches used throughout
• 1/1 Right Purl Cross (1/1 RPC) — the defining cable stitch of the pattern, worked with or without a cable needle
• K1, P1 Rib — used in the brim section for elasticity
• P2tog — purl two together, used in crown shaping decreases
• K2tog — knit two together, used in final crown shaping rounds

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written for Valley Yarns Huntington, a 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn with a fiber composition of 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon, sold in 50g skeins containing 218 yards each. The colorway shown is color 27 Bluestone. The superwash merino content gives the finished hat softness and easy-care washability, while the nylon adds durability and stitch definition — ideal for showcasing the crisp cable detail of this design.

• Beanie yardage: