Hats in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky- 9724 - Downloadable PDF

Hats in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky – Pattern 9724

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents four distinct hat designs all worked in New Swift Knit Super Chunky yarn. Suitable for beginner knitters, the collection offers a satisfying introduction to super chunky knitting, with each hat working up quickly on large needles. All four designs are sized to fit three head circumferences: 50 cm (19¾ in), 56 cm (22 in), and 61 cm (24 in), making them ideal for adults across a range of sizes.

Materials and Tools

All four hats are knitted using Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky 100g balls. Each colourway is specified for a particular design:

• Rib Beanie Hat – worked in Moss 6058, requiring 2 balls in all sizes
• Stocking Stitch Beanie Hat – worked in Heather 6060, requiring 2 balls for the small size and 3 balls for medium and large
• Hat with Earflaps – worked in Lagoon 6057, requiring 2 balls in all sizes
• Garter Stitch Box Hat – worked in Pink Sky 6056, requiring 2 balls in all sizes

The pattern calls for a pair of 9mm (UK 00 / US 13) knitting needles and a pair of 10mm (UK 000 / US 15) knitting needles. The Stocking Stitch Beanie Hat is finished with one fur pompom, and the Garter Stitch Box Hat is finished with two fur pompoms. An alternative yarn suggestion of Stylecraft Special XL is noted, though knitters are advised to check meterage carefully if substituting.

Design 1 – Rib Beanie Hat

The Rib Beanie Hat is a classic, close-fitting beanie with a finished length of approximately 24–26 cm (9¾–10¼ in) depending on size. It is a wonderful beginner project that focuses on the fundamental knitting skill of ribbing throughout.

• Stitches used: K1, P1 rib (forming the brim and body) and broken rib (alternating knit rows with rib rows on the upper body section)
• Cast on is worked on 9mm needles, with the body transitioning to 10mm needles for the broken rib section
• The brim is worked in k1, p1 rib for approximately 10 cm (4 in), giving a neat, stretchy edge that sits snugly around the head
• The upper body is worked in broken rib – a textured stitch created by alternating a plain knit row with a rib row – for approximately 8 cm (3¼ in)
• Crown shaping is achieved through k3tog decreases worked at regular intervals across right-side rows, reducing the stitch count progressively until the crown can be gathered and closed

Design 2 – Stocking Stitch Beanie Hat

The Stocking Stitch Beanie Hat is a smooth, classic beanie finished with a fur pompom on top. Stocking stitch – the most widely recognised knitting fabric – creates a flat, even surface that showcases the chunky yarn beautifully. This hat is an ideal first project for those new to knitting in the round or on straight needles.

• Stitches used: Stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for the main body, with a ribbed brim for structure and stretch
• Finished with a decorative fur pompom at the crown
• Requires 3 balls of New Swift Kn