"Easy-going topper."
Take our favorite Basic Beanie, give it a little slouch, and what do you get? This fun, free pattern! This slouchy hat has a casually rolled brim for just the right amount of easy-going charm.
Rowan Cotton Cashmere makes this handsome topper an excellent choice for cool summer nights. Lightweight and touchable, this DK-weight blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere is perfect for when the sun’s gone down and the breeze turns cool.
Click on the "Free Pattern" tab to view the pattern, and pick up the yarn below. You will need 2 skeins.
FINISHED SIZE
Adult Medium 20" (Adult Large 22") circumference
YARN
2 skeins Rowan Cotton Cashmere (137 yds/125m each).
Shown in size Adult Medium 20" in Color 222 Faded Denim.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 16" circular and double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 6 (4.0mm) 16" circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
5 stitch markers, 1 in a different color.
Darning needle for finishing.
GAUGE
20 sts = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
See the "Basic Details" tab for size, yarn, needle, and gauge information.
GLOSSARY: K = knit; K2Tog = knit 2 stitches together; P = purl; P2Tog = purl 2 stitches together; St(s) = stitch(es).
Cast on: With smaller needle, cast on 100 (110) sts. Place contrast-color marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Knit every round, slipping marker, until work measures 1"/2.5cm from cast-on edge. Change to larger needle and knit every round until work measures 8¼"/21cm from cast-on edge; on last round place 4 more markers every 20 (22) sts.
Decrease rounds: Note: Change to double-point needles when necessary.
Round 1: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, K2Tog*; repeat between * * to end of round. [5 sts decreased]
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat Round 1 only (decreasing every round) until 5 sts remain.
Finishing: Break yarn, leaving an 8"/20cm tail. With darning needle, thread tail through all 5 sts, one at a time. Draw up tightly.
Weave in ends on wrong side. Wet or steam block gently, as desired.
Download printable "Slouchy Basic Beanie" pdf pattern.
COLOR: 210 Paper. Parchment white.
COLOR: 211 Linen. Bleached driftwood.
COLOR: 212 Seed. Ashy brown.
COLOR: 213 Golden Dunes. Soft sherbet.
COLOR: 214 Coral Spice. Weathered coral pink.
COLOR: 216 Pearly Pink. Dusty blush.
COLOR: 218 Dark Olive. Muted teal.
COLOR: 219 Sea Spray. Celadon.
COLOR: 220 Linden Green. Lemongrass.
COLOR: 222 Faded Denim. Hazy sky blue.
COLOR: 224 Silver Lining. Heathered silver.
COLOR: 225 Stormy Sky. Weathered slate.
