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Writer's pictureMagdalena Okroj

Easy Chunky Hat - simple cable knit for child and adult

Updated: Feb 17, 2023






This Easy Chunky Hat is perfect for anyone looking for a statement accessory. With its bright pink color and classic style, it's sure to become a favorite.

It's also practical, being made from 100% acrylic yarn and machine-washable for easy care.

Whether you choose to add a pompom for an extra touch of fun, this hat is sure to be a hit!

This pattern is suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced knitters.

The hat is worked in a simple, two-row repeat pattern that makes it fast to knit and easy to remember.

Are you going to be able to knit it in less then 2 hours? Let me know!


SKILLS:

This pattern requires basic knitting skills, including knitting, purling, casting on, and binding off. It also requires knowledge of working in the round on circular needles and the long-tail cast-on and binding off with a yarn needle. It also includes simple cables.




MATERIALS:

Needles 8mm and 9mm (circular – 40cm)

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky

82m/100g, 9 sts,12 rows to 10cm on 10mm

100% acrylic

1x100g – magenta 564

Cable needle

Yarn needle

Scissors


TENSION:

The sample is worked in the round, measured stretched slightly

8 sts/12 rounds = 10 cm(4 inch) in 2x2 rib on 8mm needles


SIZE INFORMATION/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Adult:

For a head circumference of 58cm

Measured flat not stretched!

width: 20cm

height: 26cm

Child:

For a head circumference of 50cm

Measured flat not stretched!

width: 16cm

height: 24cm


ABBREVIATIONS:

CO - cast on

BO - Bind off

St/sts - stitch, stitches

k - knit

p - purl

c1f - (cable one front) slip next knit stitch onto the cable needle and hold in front of work, knit 1 from the left-hand needle, knit 1 from cable needle.

c1b - (cable one back) slip next knit stitch onto cable needle and hold in back of work, knit 1 from the left-hand needle, knit 1 from cable needle

k2tog - knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning single decrease)

p2tog - purl 2 stitches together

ssk - slip, slip, knit (left-leaning single decrease)



PATTERN:


Adult/loose fit

CO48 sts/8mm

Join in the round

RIB:

k2, p2 8rounds

BODY:

Change to 9mm

R9: c1f, p2, c1b, p2 - repeat 5 times

R10: k2, p2

Repeat R9&10 8 times

CROWN:

R27: c1f, p2tog, c1b, p2tog

R28: k2, p1

R29: ssk, p1, k2tog, p1

R30: ssk around (12sts)





FINISH:

Cut the yarn leaving 20 cm tail, and use a yarn needle to finish off the hat by pulling the tail through all the stitches around and tightening them up so there is no hole left.


Adult/tight fit

CO44 sts on 8mm

Join in the round

make 8 rows of k2, p2

change to 9mm

do one type of braid only throughout, c1f OR c1b

Finish off as above.


Child

CO40 sts/8mm

Join in the round

make 8 rows of k2, p2

change to 9mm

R9: c1f, p2, c1b, p2 - repeat 4 times

R10: k2, p2

repeat R9&10 7 times

Finish off as above.




Enjoy!

I hope that you’ve enjoyed this pattern and love your new chunky cable knit beanie!


I’d love to see your finished work! Share on social media using the hashtag #woollygear or by tagging @woollygear on Instagram!



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