Skyline Slouch in Blue Sky Fibers Eco-Cashmere - 201835 - Downloadable PDF

Skyline Slouch Hat Knitting Pattern by Nancy Ekvall in Blue Sky Fibers Eco-Cashmere

The Skyline Slouch is a beautifully designed colorwork hat pattern by Nancy Ekvall, part of the Blue Sky Fibers Traveler Series. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated Advanced Beginner, making it an ideal next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore color knitting in the round. One of the most appealing features of this pattern is its generous yarn allowance: knitting with four hanks of Eco-Cashmere yields enough yarn to complete two full hats, making it a wonderful project for gift-giving as well as keeping one for yourself.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a slouchy knitted hat with a relaxed, oversized silhouette and a striking color-blocked design. The hat features three distinct color sections worked sequentially from brim to crown, plus an optional coordinating pom-pom on top. It is knitted as a single size with a finished circumference of 19 inches and a height of 10½ inches, giving it that characteristic slouchy drape that sits comfortably on the head.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Blue Sky Fibers Eco-Cashmere, a luxurious DK weight yarn made from a blend of 50% Recycled Cashmere and 50% Virgin Cashmere. Each hank contains 50g and approximately 164 yards. The pattern uses:

• 1 hank of Color A — No. 1806 Crushed Coral
• 1 hank of Color B — No. 1802 Silver Bell
• 1 hank of Color C — No. 1805 Midnight Oil
• 1 hank of Color D — No. 1807 Gold Rush (used for the optional pom-pom only)

The use of recycled cashmere makes Eco-Cashmere a more sustainable luxury fiber choice, while still delivering the exceptional softness and warmth that cashmere is celebrated for. Because four hanks are used across two hats, this pattern offers excellent value from premium yarn.

Additional materials required include:

• Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• A stitch marker
• A tapestry needle for finishing
• A 9.0cm pom-pom maker for the optional pom-pom

Gauge

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 21 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Achieving correct gauge is important for ensuring the hat reaches its intended finished measurements, so swatching before beginning is recommended.

Techniques Used

The Skyline Slouch is knitted entirely in the round, beginning on a 16-inch circular needle and transitioning to double-pointed needles as the stitch count decreases during the crown shaping. This is a standard technique in hat knitting and gives Advanced Beginner knitters excellent practice in switching needle types mid-project. The hat is worked from the brim upward in three color sections, with yarn cut cleanly between each color change — there is no stranded colorwork or carrying of yarns, keeping the construction straightforward and tidy.

Stitches Used

• 2x2 Ribbing (k2, p2) — The brim section is worked in k2, p2 rib for approximately 4 inches in Color A. Ribbing creates a stretchy, form-fitting edge that helps the hat stay in place on the head while adding classic textural detail.
• Stockinette Stitch (knit every round