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Hat measures 53 cm [21”] in circumference.
Note
Hold one strand of A and one strand of B
together throughout.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
M1: Make 1 (inc) – Lift strand between
needles to left-hand needle and work strand
through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a
hole, [knit or purl as indicated by pattern st].
P2tog: Purl 2 sts together.
WR2152EN
knitting
Designed by Amy Polcyn
PATTERN STITCHES
What you will need:
K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Round 1: [K2, p2] around.
Repeat Round 1 for K2, p2 rib.
RED HEART® Shimmer®: 1 ball
each 00010 Royal A and 00007
Lime B
Stitch marker, yarn needle
Knit Slouchy Hat
Use the two colours shown, or hold any
two colours of Shimmer together to knit
your own unique hat. You’ll stay warm and
fashionable with no trouble!
Please Note: Print this pattern using Landscape Orientation.
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©2013 Coats & Clark
Abbreviations
A, B, C = Color A, B, C; cm = centimeters; k
= knit; mm = millimeters; p = purl; p2tog =
purl 2 sts together; st(s) = stitch(es); tog =
together; [ ] = work directions in brackets the
number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
HAT
Double Pointed Needles: One set
9mm [US 13]
RED HEART® Shimmer®
Art. 9809669 solids
available in 100 g
(3.5 oz), 256 m (280 yd)
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Holding 1 strand each of A and B together
and with circular needle, cast on 52 sts. Join,
taking care not to twist sts. Place marker for
beginning of round.
Work in K2, p2 rib for 3 cm [1¼”].
Next Round: *K4, M1; repeat from * around –
65 sts.
Knit 3 rounds, purl 6 rounds.
*Knit 2 rounds, purl 6 rounds; repeat from *
until piece measures 25.5 cm [10”] from
beginning.
Circular Knitting Needle: 9mm
[US 13], 40 cm [16”] long
TENSION/GAUGE: 10 sts = 10
cm [4”]; 12 rows = 10 cm [4”]
in Stockinette stitch holding 2
strands of yarn together. CHECK
YOUR TENSION/GAUGE. Use
any size needles to obtain the
tension/gauge.
Round 6: P1, [p2tog] around – 7 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through
remaining sts and pull tight to close top.
Shape Crown
Note: Change to double-pointed needles as is
necessary.
Round 1: *P3, p2tog; repeat from * around –
52 sts.
Round 2: Purl.
Round 3: *P2, p2tog; repeat from * around –
39 sts.
Round 4: *P1, p2tog; repeat from * around –
26 sts.
Round 5: [P2tog] around – 13 sts.
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