Twisted Rib Stitch Hat Knitting Pattern
I love everything chunky knit and I have recently tried my
hand at designing some new chunky knit hats.
I first used this twisted stitch when making socks, the
sipped stitches become twisted and larger than their regular knitted stitches
making for a strong, firm yet bouncy stitch. This stitch works really well in
hat form as it allows for some stretch whist also adding depth and warmth.
The stitches alternate between knit and slipped making for
pretty rows of slightly raised twisted stitches. The pattern is subtle but just
enough to set this apart from your average stocking stitch hat. Perhaps the
best feature of this stitch is just how easy it is to knit!
I like to knit in the round as that means no seams to sew. If
you prefer to knit flat and then sew up the seam you can uses regular knitting
needles just make sure to purl the even rows.
What you will need:
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1 x 10mm circular needles
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1 x set of 10mm double pointed needles
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300g chunky yarn - I use Cygnet Seriously Chunky Wool
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1 x pompom of your choice!
Abreviations
k - knit
k2tog - knit two stitches together
k3tog - knit three stitches together
dpn - double pointed needle(s)
Tension
The ribbing measures 5 rows and 4 stitches per 6cm square.
The slipped stitch pattern measures 12 rows and 7 stitches if
you measure the height of the knitted (not the slipped) stitches in each row
per 10cm square.
My finished hat measures 8.5” or 22cm tall (not including the
pompom) and 18” or 46cm around when laid flat (i.e. not stretched).
Sizing
This pattern is made over multiples of two stitches, to change the diameter of your hat just adjust the number of stitches cast on ensuring that you always cast on an even number of stitches.
My hat is 18" or 46cm when finished which gives a nice snug fit for me, my head measurement is 23" or 58cm.
Pattern
Start by casting on 34 stitches on your circular needle,
join into a round.
Begin the ribbing by using the following: k1, p1… , until
the piece measures 2.5” or 5cm.
Start your slipped stitch pattern as follows:
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| Here is a loop of wool behind a slipped stitch. |
Row 1 – k1, slip 1 knitwise, repeat until end of the round
NB - as you work the round you will see that each slipped stitch causes a loop of wool to be carried behind the slipped stitch joining the two knitted stitches either side. Make sure that the wool is carried neatly and not too tightly or loosely.
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| A twisted slipped stitch ready to be knitted. |
Row 2 – k all stitches
Repeat these two rows until your hat measures 6” or 15cm
from the cast on edge.
NB - as you come to round two of the pattern you will see that each stitch slipped on the previous round is twisted. Make sure to knit through the front most strand as usual, this time on the left.
Begin to decrease stitches to close your hat as follows
changing to your double pointed needles as the piece becomes smaller:
Row 1 – k2tog round (17 stitches)
Row 2 – Knit all stitches
Row 3 – k2tog until last three stitches, k3tog
Cut your yarn leaving a 4” or 10cm tail. Thread this tail
through each of the remaining stitches and pull tight, secure the top of your
hat by knotting the yarn.
Finally, add your pompom by tying the pompom in place using
the tail of yarn. Weave in the ends and your hat is complete!
Thank you for reading my pattern! All of my patterns are designed by me. This pattern is for personal use only and this pattern and/or items made using this pattern should not be sold.
Questions or comments? I would love to hear from you!
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