A slouchy comfortable to wear hat knit up in worsted weight. Easy to memorize 6-row pattern incorporates Knit together and yarn overs on one row for the waves, and an easy cable on another for added interest. Easy to see where you are — so no pattern watching with this. Perfect for solids, variegated and long stripes. Makes a fast gift. Great beginning lace project.
There are two versions — regular beanie style, and a slightly longer style.
Size: 8” flat across, and 7.5″ or 9.5″ tall (unstretched) –slightly snug fit to show off the lace pattern.
Materials:
*100 g.(200-220yds) light to medium worsted
Needle: US7 36″ circular for Magic Loop, or 16″ circular and set of DPS needle or size needed to obtain soft drape and gauge.
Gauge: 5.5 Sts per inch as knit in Beach Chart
This will fit most heads. For larger heads, go up 1-2 needle sizes. You should still have enough yarn on a 100 gr skein
DIRECTIONS:
Cast on 88 sts loosely, using knitted cast on, cable cast on, or similar stretchy cast on. Divide for Magic Loop — 44 on each needle– or use a smaller 16″ circular needle & place marker for BOR.
**Magic Loop How-To Video: https://youtu.be/1mqIqRdJc68
Engish Ribbing: *KTB, P* around for 6 rows.
*KTB = Knit stitch through the back
Begin Beach Chart.
Repeat 8 times for the shorter version, and 10 times for the longer. .. or until the desired length.
Begin Decreases according to Beach Decrease Chart:
** If using a short circular needle, switch to DPNs when needed
Break end leaving a long tail. Using a needle, run tail around through the remaining 8 Sts, twice around, and pull tight. Pull yarn to inside of the hat and tie off.
Weave in ends. And Enjoy!
Supplies & Yarn Options for Hats — CLICK HERE
NEEDLES: 7US 32″ circular needle for Magic Loop (see a short video on this page), –OR– a smaller 16″ circular needle and a set of corresponding US7 DPNs.
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Check out more knitting information, tips and techniques on my main KNITTING page. You can also get links to the yarn I used for the Bulky Version of the Canyon Hat (top photo), and some really cool needles. There is also a link on how to do the MAGIC LOOP technique that I used for the hat. But, you can also knit this up with Double Pointed Needles, and/or a small circular.
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