Hats in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK - 7818- Downloadable PDF

Hats in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK – Pattern 7818

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents four distinct adult hat designs, all worked in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK yarn. Sized to fit an average woman's head, the collection offers a range of styles and skill levels within the intermediate category, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to expand their hat-making repertoire. Each design has its own distinct character, from relaxed slouchy silhouettes to textured and cabled finishes.

The Four Hat Designs

3 Colour Slouchy Hat

The 3 Colour Slouchy Hat is a fashionable, relaxed-fitting hat that combines three carefully chosen shades of Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK for a stylish colour-blocked or striped effect. Working with multiple colours in a single project introduces knitters to the satisfying technique of managing separate yarn supplies and carrying or joining colours at row edges.

• Yarn: Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK – Shade A: 387, Shade B: 223, Shade C: 220 – one 50g ball of each
• Needles: 1 pair of 6mm (UK4 – USA10) and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles
• Techniques: Multi-colour knitting, shaping for a slouchy crown, ribbed brim construction

The use of two needle sizes is characteristic of many hat patterns: the smaller needles create a firm, stretchy ribbed brim that grips the head comfortably, while the larger needles produce a looser, more relaxed fabric for the body and crown of the hat, giving it that desirable slouchy drape.

Plain Slouchy Hat

The Plain Slouchy Hat is a clean, minimalist design worked in a single shade of Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK. This version is ideal for knitters who want to focus on achieving a beautiful, even fabric and practise crown shaping without the added complexity of colour changes. The plain design also allows the quality and sheen of the Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK yarn to speak for itself.

• Yarn: Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK – Shade 386 – 2 x 50g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 6mm (UK4 – USA10) and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles
• Techniques: Single-colour knitting, ribbing, crown decreases for a slouchy fit

The slouchy silhouette is achieved through the combination of a generous stitch count and the larger needle size used for the main body, creating a soft, voluminous shape that sits comfortably on the head with a relaxed, contemporary feel.

Textured Pull-on Hat

The Textured Pull-on Hat introduces surface interest through the use of textured stitch patterns, giving this classic pull-on style a tactile, visually engaging finish. Textured knitting typically involves combinations of knit and purl stitches arranged in repeating sequences — such as seed stitch, moss stitch, or other allover patterns — that create a fabric with depth and dimension without requiring the use of additional tools or techniques.

• Yarn: Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK – Shade 387 – 2 x 50g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles
• Techniques: Textured stitch patterns using knit and purl combinations, ribbed brim, crown shaping

The use of a 4mm needle for the main body — rather than the 6mm used in the slouchy hats — results in a more structured, fitted fabric, making this a neat, close-fitting pull-on