Simply Chevron Hat

Simply Chevron Hat works well in a cotton or wool blend. 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 Hat perfect for gifts or charity.

Photo: (toddler) Simply Chevron Hat is knit in Plymouth Encore worsted; 75% acrylic/ 25% wool;  color 1445

Finished sizes:

Adult/Teen: flat 16”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 14”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Toddler: flat 12”, stretches to 18”circumference, height 7.5”

Newborn/Infant: flat 10”, stretches to 16”circumference, height 6.5”

Gauge: 5 stitches = 1”; (Toddler gauge: 5.5 stitches = 1”) Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: cotton or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult/Teen: 150 yards / 2.5 oz;

Child/Toddler: 125 yards /2 oz

Infant: 90 yards / 1.5 oz

Needles: Size US#7, and Size US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

(for Toddler: Size US#6, and Size US#7, 16” circular needles, set size US#7 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 

Key:  Knit       , purl -

 

                 

   

Directions: Directions are written for adult size. [child and newborn/infant directions are in brackets] (for toddler, follow child directions using smaller needles)

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#7, 16” circular needles. Cast on 96 [72, 48] stitches.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

(toddler: size US#6, CO 72sts)

Brim:

Rnds 1-12[10, 8]: * Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end

Hat: With size US#8 needles, (toddler: size US#7needles) (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 8” [7.5”(7”), 5.5”] 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: Change to double pointed needles when needed.
Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: K3, k2tog, * K6, k2tog; repeat from * to last 3sts, k3 

Rnd 3: K2, k2tog, * K5, k2tog; repeat from * to last 3sts, k3 

Rnd 4: K1, k2tog, * K4, k2tog; repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Rnd 5: K2tog, * K3, k2tog; repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Rnd 6: K1, * K2tog; repeat from * until 12,[9,6] sts remain.

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining stitches.  Pull together, and tie off neatly.

 
This pattern is available on MarilynnsGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Simply Chevron Hat pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com

Copyright 2015, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 10-22-15

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com