Hipster Slouch Hatby: Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich

ofMarinade Designs

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I noticed a lot of Hipsters on their Fixie Bikes riding around the city wearing hats similar to this one. A little slouchy, but mostly less poofy and a bit longer than the average slouchy hat. I came home thinking there was something pretty practical about this style too, so I knitted one up! I decided to share this (very easy) pattern with you, so we all could be as cool as those Fixie riding hipsters. Enjoy!

Materials:-150-200 yards of Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn (I recommend Berroco Jasper or Malabrigo Merino Worsted .)-US Size 8 Circular Needles-US Size 9 Circular Needles-US Size 9 Double Pointed Needles-1 Stitch Marker

Abbreviations:CO- Cast on

BO- Bind offPM- place markerK- KnitP- PurlK2Tog- Knit 2 togetherK1FB- Knit 1 Front and Backsts- stitches

Directions:

Band:-With size 8 circular needle, cast on 80 sts. -PM and join to knit in the round. Begin working in 1x1 rib stitch (k1, p1 to the end of the row)-Continue working in 1x1 rib until you reach a desired length for the band. For an unfolded brim, I recommend 2” of band, for a folded brim, I recommend 4”.

Body:-Switching to size 9 needles, begin to knit in stockinette stitch while transferring all stitches from the size 8 needles.-Next row, starting at the beginning of the round, Knit 7 sts and the on the 8th st, K1FB. Continue around the row increasing every 8th st until you reach the marker. You should have 90 sts on your needles.-Continue to knit in Stockinette Stitch for 6 inches or up to 7 inches for extra slouchiness.

Crown Decreases:-K13, K2Tog to the end of round.-K12, K2Tog to the end of round.-K11, K2Tog to the end of round.-K10, K2Tog to the end of round.-K9, K2Tog to the end of round.-K8, K2Tog to the end of round.

-K7, K2 Tog to the end of round.-K6, K2Tog to the end of round.-K5, K2Tog to the end of round.-K4, K2Tog to the end of round.-K3, K2Tog to the end of round.-K2, K2Tog to the end of round.-K1, K2Tog to the end of round.-K2Tog to the end of round.-Bind off by running yarn through each of the 6 leftover sts and running yarn through to the inside of the hat before pulling tight and tying off with a couple of tight knots. Weave in all ends to finish and block lightly if so desired. Wear with skinny jeans and Toms shoes you hipster you!