Product Description
Who doesn't love a good chevron pattern? This deceptively easy pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter who is ready to step up their hat game. With easy round repeats and knowledge of basic knit stitches you too can make this slouchy during your evening cup of tea, or morning cup of coffee.
Skill Level: Easy
Stitches involved are: Cast on Joining in the round Knit Purl
Written and chart instructions
All patterns are written in standard US terms.
SIZING:
Infant 13”-15” head circumference
Toddler 16”-17” head circumference
Child 18"-19” head circumference
Adult 20”-22” head circumference
Large Adult 22”-24” head circumference
Bradford Slouchy Knit Hat by Amber Zumbrun
What Is Being Made
The Bradford Slouchy is a beginner-friendly knit hat designed by Amber Zumbrun. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a relaxed, slouchy-style hat available in five sizes: Infant (13" – 15"), Toddler (16" – 18"), Child/Tween (18" – 20"), Adult, and Large Adult. The slouchy silhouette creates a comfortable, casual fit that drapes gently at the crown, making it an ideal project for knitters new to hat construction.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Bradford Slouchy employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The hat is constructed using the magic loop method for decreases, though the pattern notes that knitters may substitute any preferred decrease method. The pattern utilizes circular knitting, worked in the round on a 16-inch circular needle to create a seamless crown. The brim is established using a ribbed edge pattern, which provides elasticity and a neat finished edge.
Stitches Used
This pattern incorporates basic knit and purl stitches combined into textured stitch patterns. The brim features a 1x1 ribbed pattern (alternating knit and purl stitches) worked for seven rounds across all sizes. The hat body employs a more complex stitch pattern combining knit and purl stitches to create texture and visual interest. The main stitch pattern repeats over four rounds and is worked eight to eleven times depending on size, building the height of the slouchy crown. The pattern uses K2T (knit 2 together) as the primary decrease stitch during the crown shaping rounds.
Materials Required
- Yarn: #5 Chunky weight yarn in quantities appropriate to the chosen size
- Needles: US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 16-inch circular knitting needle
- Notions: Stitch marker and darning needle for finishing
The chunky yarn weight combined with the US 10.5 needle size allows for quick project completion, making this pattern particularly appealing for beginners seeking fast results. The circular needle construction eliminates the need for seaming, simplifying the finishing process.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Amber Zumbrun |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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