A slouchy hat pattern with instructions for 7 different weights of yarn.
A simple slip stitch pattern gives this easy hat a little character.
You now have one pattern that can be used for any yarn you have because there are instructions for fingering, sport, DK, worsted, aran, bulky and super bulky weight yarns.
The weights and yardages used for each hat are included for easy substitution of yarns.
Great for stash busting or handspun yarns.
Included in the pattern are photos, a complete list of abbreviations, and a stitch glossary.
Experience with knitting in the round is necessary.
Skill level: Advanced beginner
Pattern notes: This hat is worked from the bottom up. The ribbing is snug, measuring about 16 inches at the top of the ribbing unstretched. The body of the hat is loose, between 21 and 22 inches.
I have used several indie yarns in my samples; the idea is not to use the yarn I used but to be able to use any yarn you want and match it to the appropriate gauge.
Fingering weight yarn
approximately 3oz, 75g, or 300yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 1/2.25mm
16in circular needle, US 2/2.75mm
1 set US 2/2.75mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 28 - 30 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Sport weight yarn
approximately 2.3oz, 65g, or 235yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 3/3.25mm
16in circular needle, US 4/3.50mm
1 set US 4/3.50mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 24 - 26 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

DK weight yarn
approximately 2.65oz, 75g, 185yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 5/3.75mm
16in circular needle, US 7/4.5mm
1 set US 7/4.5 double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 20 - 22 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Worsted weight yarn
approximately 2.65oz, 75g, 165yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 7/4.5mm
16in circular needle, US 8/5mm
1 set US 8/5mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 17 – 19 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Aran weight yarn
approximately 2.75oz, 78g, 133yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 8/5mm
16in circular needle, US 9/5.5mm
1 set US 9/5.5mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 14 - 16 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Bulky weight yarn
approximately 3.3oz, 94g, 116yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 10/6mm
16in circular needle, US 11/8mm
1 set US 11/8mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 11 - 12 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch pattern

Super Bulky weight yarn
approximately 4oz, 117g, 100yds used
Needles
16in circular needle, US 10.5/6.5mm
16in circular needle, US 13/9mm
1 set US 13/9mm double-pointed needles, 2 circulars or 1 long circular (“magic loop”) for crown decreases
Gauge: 9.5 - 10 sts = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch