This is the Sound Hat Pattern (free pattern)
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Bulky hat that is a quick knit
This is the Sound that you’ve been looking for! This bulky knit is as quick as it is easy. I’ll bet you can’t make just one!
December 21, 2020
Colorway Two
When I found out I was traveling to Alaska in December, I knew that I was going to need some hats to keep me warm while out photographing in the snow. The temps were showing in the negatives - yikes! While I was there, it dropped to -27 degrees Fahrenheit at one point and I was sure glad to have a warm hat for my cold noggin! There were a couple of times when my hair literally froze - no joke!
As I was looking for yarns, I knew I wanted something that was super bulky, single ply, and colorful. I’ve always loved Malabrigo Rasta, but after living in Los Angeles for most of my knitting life, I never had any excuses to purchase such a warm or thick yarn. And now I had a reason to!
I ordered several skeins of yarn so that I could whip up some hats in several different colors. Sadly, as I was packing, I forgot how much space cold weather clothes take up and I had to scale back on my hat collection. But the three hats that I did take to Alaska with me were well used, much appreciated, and I even sold one to a fellow photographer!
When designing with bulky yarn, it’s about keeping the stitch pattern simple, but interesting. I love how cables look in bulky yarns, but it is usually too heavy to put cables into a larger garment, so a hat is the perfect place to cable it up!
Sometimes it is hard to choose a color, but because this hat knits up so quickly, you don’t have to make just one. Choosing a color for the pom pom was also a lot of fun. This faux fur pom is truly the cherry on top of this hat. This hat kept me warm in the coldest of temperatures and I hope yours does as well! Enjoy the This is the Sound Hat pattern and be sure and tag @knitsyknits and #explorewithknitsy to show off your creation; I’d love to see what colors you chose!
THIS IS THE SOUND Hat Pattern
Who doesn’t love me? I’m a cool hat that keeps you warm. I knit up quickly and you can top me off with a fun and furry pom pom in any color under the rainbow. But best of all, you can make me in dozens of colors and pass me out to all of your loved ones. How much more perfect could I be?
MATERIALS
Yarn
Malabrigo “Rasta”
90 yards/82 meters: Super Bulky
100% Merino Wool
1 skein
Colorway One: Tundra
Colorway Two: Bahamas Green
Instagram: @malabrigoyarn
Needles
US 10.5/6.5 mm 16” circular needle
US 13/9 mm 16” circular needle
US 13/9 mm DPNs, second circular, OR 40” circular needle for magic loop
Notions
2 Cable Needles
6” Pom Pom
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Gauge
11 sts and 16 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle.
Finished Measurements
To fit head circumference: 22 in / 56 cm
Notes
You will be using two cable needles. The first is represented as “cn1” and the second is “cn2.”
When you get to the decrease section and the stitches begin to become tight around your needle, switch to your preferred method of working in the round – DPNs, two circular needles, or magic loop.
Abbreviations
*. . .* - repeat between asterisks
bor – beginning of rnd
C3LX – put next st on cn1 and hold to front, put next st on cn2 and hold to back, K next st, P1 off cn2, K1 off cn1
cn – cable needle
rnd/rnds – round/rounds
sm – stitch marker
SSK – slip, slip, knit two slipped sts together (1 dec)
SSSK – slip, slip, slip, knit three slipped sts together (2 dec)
st/sts – stitch/stitches
Colorway One. This hat kept me warm despite the freezing temperatures!
The Pattern
Using long tail cast on and smaller needle, CO 60 sts. Join to work in the rnd. Place sm to note bor and be careful not to twist.
*K2, P2* for 12 rnds.
Switch to larger 16” circular needle.
Next Rnd: *K1, P1* around
Colorway One. This hat looks good even while I was dog mushing!
Rnds 2 - 5 : *K1, P1* around
Work rnds 1 – 5 a total of 3 times.
Work rnds 1 – 3 once more.
Crown Decreasing
Next Rnd: *SSSK, P1* around – 30 sts
Next Rnd: *K1, P1* around
Next Rnd: *K1, P1* around
Next Rnd: *SSK* around – 15 sts
Next Rnd: Knit
Next Rnd: *SSSK* around – 5 sts
Cut yarn leaving a tail. Weave tail through remaining live sts several times and cinch tight. Weave in your ends. If necessary, block lightly. Attach pom pom to top.
Whip one up for all your friends and go be awesome!
Leave a comment below and let me know how many hats you are going to whip up! And remember: don’t forget to tag me @knitsyknits and #explorewithknitsy
Colorway Two
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