Grown Up Grouch by Kara McKinley

Grown Up Grouch

Knitting
January 2021
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in chevron pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
140 yards (128 m)
Adult (one size)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Construction: If you have ever wanted to make an adult sized hat from those yarns that come with the fun character hat toppers, this free chevron pattern uses a coordinating solid to supplement the variegated yarn for a warm, comfy hat. This is a variation of my Chevron Stripes pattern (also free, available at www.theknitmckinley.com) with different decreases and a long brim intended to be folded over.

Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: knitting and purling in the round, m1, and center double decreases.

Finished size: Adult
Circumference: 18”, stretches to fit 21-22” head circumference
Height: 8” with folded brim (11 ½” total length)

Materials:

  • US8/ 5mm 16” circular and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 50 yards solid worsted weight yarn, sample shown in Big Twist Value (100% acrylic, 380 yds, 170 g), light green.
  • 95 yards of variegated worsted weight yarn, sample shown in Lion Brand Sesame Street One Street Wonder, (100% polyester, 95 yards) 503 Oscar
  • Stitch Marker
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle