7/29/2019 To Slouch or Not

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/to-slouch-or-not 1/2

~ 1 ~This pattern is for personal use only. Copyright 2010 Linda Fisher. All rights reserved.

. Feel free to contact me if you have any ques tions linda_m_fisher@hotmail.com

To Slouch or Not to Slouch Hat  By Linda Fisher - MomofTwins

I am teaching knitting to a group of children aged 6 - 10 and thought that a simple roll brim hat would be a fun project for them. Boy was I wrong.

The thought of knitting 70sts around and around and around was NOT what they wanted to do. I decided to write up this pattern as something fun

for them to knit as well as a way to learn new techniques. Watching the pattern emerge as they knit round after round has been a satisfying

experience for them . I think you will enjoy knitting up this hat as much as they did. Why not teach a young girl or boy to knit along with you!

This pattern incorporates new stitches for the confident knitter. 

White hat is size Small/Medium, DK weight cashmere/merino using US7 needles and not blocked.

Blue and Pink hat is size Small/Medium Worsted weight superwash wool using US8 needles and blocked to slouch.

Purple hat is size Large, DK weight superwash merino using US8 needles and blocked to slouch.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner   Size: Small/Medium(Large)

Finished Measurements:S/M approximately 19” circumference at brim, after blocking.L/XL approximately 23" circumference at brim, after blocking. Use US7 needle on brim if desired.

 Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease - 80% acrylic, 20% wool. One 3oz ball required. Worsted weight (To Slouch).Capra by KnitPicks - 85% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere. One 50g ball(S), 2 balls (L). DK weight (Not to Slouch)

Needles and other materials:- Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US8 (5mm) for To Slouch Hat, US7 (4.5 mm) for Not to Slouch Hat or the size toobtain gauge. DPN's or Magic Loop in same size needles for the crown decreases.- Start of round marker.

Gauge:Worsted: 18sts and 24 rows = 4” in Diamond Pattern after blocking. DK: 24sts and 32 rows = 4" in Diamond Pattern notblocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge. Pattern instructions are written with Small/Medium (Large/XLarge) stitch

numbers and the difference between Slouch and Not to Slouch is dependent upon the yarn size, gauge, needles and blocking.

Abbreviations:CO: cast onK: knitK2tog: knit 2 together 

P: purlrnd(s): round(s)st(s): stitch(es)

tbl: through the back loop

1 x 1 Rib: (multiple of 2 sts)*K1tbl, p1; rep from * around.

CR: Cable Right Knit next 2 stitches together, do not remove stitches from needle, knit first stitch again. Now remove stitches.

CL: Cable LeftKnit second stitch through the back loop (tbl), do not remove stitch from needle, knit first stitch as normal. Now removestitches.

M1L: Make 1 stitch Left leaningPick up the left leg of two stitches below the last stitch knit and place it on the LH needle. Knit this stitch through the backloop.

7/29/2019 To Slouch or Not

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/to-slouch-or-not 2/2

~ 2 ~This pattern is for personal use only. Copyright 2010 Linda Fisher. All rights reserved.

. Feel free to contact me if you have any ques tions linda_m_fisher@hotmail.com

DIAMOND PATTERN: (multiple of 6sts) See Chart A.

Important Note: there will be times when you will need to cable stitches across the start roundmarker. Just remove the marker, knit the cable and return the marker between the cable.

Rnd 1: *CR, K4; repeat from * around.Rnd 2 and all even numbered rows: K all around.Rnd 3: K1, *CL, K2, CR; repeat from * till last stitch, CR last and first sts.Rnd 5: *K2, CL, CR; repeat from * around.Rnd 7: *K3, CR, K1; repeat from * around.Rnd 9: *K2, CR, CL; repeat from * around.Rnd 11: K1, *CR, K2, CL; repeat from * till last stitch, CL last and first sts.Rep Rnds 1 – 12 for Diamond Pattern

INSTRUCTIONS:CO 72 (80) sts loosely. I recommend the Double Start Cast On, which creates a lovely decorative edge. Place marker for start of round and join being careful not to twist sts. Begin 1 x 1 Rib;work even until piece measures 1 1/2 to 2" from the beginning.Inc Rnd: *K1, M1L, K1; rep from * around – 108 (120) sts. Knit one round and begin Diamond Pattern. Knit pattern 2 anda half times ending on row 8.

Crown Decreases: You will need to switch to DPN's or Magic Loop.Rnd 1: *K2, K2tog, CL; repeat from * around. 90(100)sts remaining.Rnd 2 and all even numbered rows till Rnd 10: K all around.Rnd 3: K1, *K2tog, K1, CL; repeat from * around. 72(80)sts remaining.Rnd 5: *K2tog,K2; repeat from * around. 54(60)sts remaining.Rnd 7: *K2tog, K1; repeat from * around. 36(40)sts remaining.Rnd 9: *K2tog; repeat from * around. 18(20)sts remaining.Rnd 10: K2tog around. 9(10)sts remain. Break yarn leaving approx 8” tail, thread through remaining sts and draw uptightly.

FINISHINGWeave in ends.Block To Slouch Hat on a large dinner plate.Wear Not to Slouch Hat as is.

Chart A

12

F G H J F G H J 11 Knit

10 H J CR (Cable Right

F G H J F G H J 9 F G CL (Cabl e Left)

8 Stitch Cabled

H J H J 7 at end of round

6 See Note below

H J F G H J F G 5

4

H J F G H J F G 3

2

H J H J H J 1

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2sts 6sts 6sts

Repeat

Note: On rows 3 a nd 11 when you get to the la st stitch you will need to

remove the marker, knit the cable, replace the marker between the cable.