Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives
in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. Simply
Chevron (Chunky) Hat works well in wool. The hat is worked
in diagonal left & right stitches (400 knitting stitches,
p30, 31) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping
the texture simple enough for either gender. This hat takes just a
few hours to knit, and makes the Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat perfect for gifts
or charity.
Finished sizes:
Adult/Teen: flat 16”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 10”
Child/Toddler: flat 12”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”
Gauge: 4 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.
Yarn: wool in chunky or bulky weight
Adult/Teen: 100 yards / 3.5 oz; Child/Toddler: 75 yards /1.75oz
Photo:
(child) Chevron (Chunky) Hat is
knit in Plymouth Yarn, Galway Chunky; 100% pure wool; color: 145 green (Two Toddler hats could be made from one skein of yarn.)
Needles: Size US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Abbreviations: CO=cast on K=knit k2tog=knit 2 stitches together p=purl Rnd/s=round/s sts = stitches
Special Stitches: Chevron (these 24 stitches and 12 rounds create the chevron pattern)
Rnds 1, 2: p1, k5, p1, k10, p1, k5, p1
Rnds 3, 4: k1, p1, k5, p1, k8, p1, k5, p1, k1
Rnds 5, 6: k2, p1, k5, p1, k6, p1, k5, p1, k2
Rnds 7, 8: k3, p1, k5, p1, k4, p1, k5, p1, k3
Rnds 9, 10: k4, p1, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, p1, k4
Rnds 11, 12: k5, p1, k5, p2, k5, p1, k5
Directions: Directions are written for adult/teen size. [child/toddler directions are in brackets]
(Notes in italic)
Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#8, 16” circular needles. Cast on 72 [48] stitches.
Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.
Brim: Rnds
1-15[12]: * Knit 1, purl
1; repeat from * to end (3", [2.5"])
Hat: Continue with size US#8 needles, (place maker after 24sts for repeats)
Rnds 1, 2: * P1, k5, p1, k10, p1, k5, p1; repeat from * to end
Rnds 3, 4: * K1, p1, k5, p1, k8, p1, k5, p1, k1; repeat from * to end
Rnds 5, 6: * K2, p1, k5, p1, k6, p1, k5, p1, k2; repeat from * to end
Rnds 7, 8: * K3, p1, k5, p1, k4, p1, k5, p1, k3; repeat from * to end
Rnds 9, 10: * K4, p1, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, p1, k4; repeat from * to end
Rnds 11, 12: * K5, p1, k5, p2, k5, p1, k5; repeat from * to end
Work the hat in pattern for 9” [7"] from CO ending on rnd 12.
For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of the pattern before starting the crown decreases.
Crown decrease: Change to double pointed needles when needed.
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: * K3, k2tog, (K6, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end
Rnd 3: * K2, k2tog, (K5, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end
Rnd 4: * K1, k2tog, (K4, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end
Rnd 5: * K2tog, (K3, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end
Rnd 6: * K2tog; repeat from * until 9,[6] sts remain.
Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining stitches.
Pull together, and tie off neatly.
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