Simple Chunky Knitted Hat [Knitting Pattern]

Grab a skein of bulky yarn and work up this simple chunky knitted hat in a single afternoon!

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Simple Chunky Knitted Hat
Knitting Pattern

The Simple Chunky Knitted Hat Knitting Pattern is a great knit for beginners. The one-size-fits-most hat stretches to fit many sizes, making it a great grow-with-you gift!

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Materials

Recommended Yarn:
80 yards of Bernat Softee Chunky in Denim Ombre
(pictured yarn is a small-batch, hand-dyed wool)

Needles:
US #13/9.00 mm

Notions:
finishing needle
stitch marker (1)

Notes

Gauge:
10 sts x 14 rows = 4″ x 4″
in Stockinette stitch

Sizing:
20″ to 25″ circumference
one size fits most

Abbreviations

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together; single right-leaning decrease
p – purl
p2tog – purl 2 stitches together; single stitch decrease
PM – place marker
ssk – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 stitches together through back loops; single left-leaning decrease
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern

This cap is worked in the round from the brim up.

The oversized needles and inward ribbing incorporate significant stretch.

Setup

CO 48 sts. PM and join for working in the round, taking care not to twist.

Ribbed Brim

Work 8 rounds of 2 x 2 ribbing (*k2, p2*).

Body

1 – *k10, p2* to end
Work this row until the hat measures 6.5″ from the cast-on edge.

Crown Shaping

1 – *ssk, k6, k2tog, p2* [40 sts]
2 – *k8, p2*
3 – *ssk, k4, k2tog, p2* [32 sts]
4 – *k6, p2*
5 – *ssk, k2, k2tog, p2* [24 sts]
6 – *k4, p2*
7 – *ssk, k2tog, p2* [16 sts]
8 – *k2, p2*
9 – *k2tog, p2tog* [8 sts]

Snip yarn and draw through remaining stitches.

Finishing

Create pompom and secure to top.

Weave in ends. Block if desired.

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