Autumn Gold Slouch/Beanie Hat Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Women, Plus-sized, Tall, Girls

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

• c4b - place next two sts on cable needle and hold at the back of the work. k2, k2 from cable needle.
• c4f - place next two sts on cable needle and hold at the front of the work. k2, k2 from cable needle.
• c3b - place next st on cable needle and hold at the back of the work. k2, k1 from cable needle.
• c3f - place next two sts on cable needle and hold at the front of the work. k1, k2 from cable needle.
• k2tog - knit next 2 sts together
• ssk - slip one, slip one, knit both sts together through back loop
• psso - pass slipped stitch over last st on needle.
• yo - yarn over needle

Pattern Description:

I love hats, - I'd wear them all year round if I could. Although this hat is mostly wool, the 4ply yarn and the yarn overs make Autumn Gold a lightweight hat suitable for the inbetween seasons. Knit in the round, the pattern is made up of lace and cable stitches, so your fingers won't get bored!

This pattern has been written with everyone in mind, and consequently has instructions for right handed knitters, and left handed mirror knitters.

There is also an option in the pattern for those of you wishing to make a shorter, more beanie style hat than the one in the photos. A note is given when to start decreasing to achieve this effect.

I chose to use Fyberspates 4ply Rural Charm, which is 70% Blue Faced Leicester, 20% silk and 10% Cashmere. Yum! As soon as I had my hands on a skein I had to bring it home, but it was a while before it told me what it wanted to be. I think you'll agree the stitch pattern works fabulously in it (if I don't say so myself).