Knitted Comb Slouchy Hat

Picture yourself in a cozy winter setting, wrapped up in your favorite scarf and wearing a stylish accessory to keep you warm - a beautifully crafted Knitted Comb Slouchy Hat. This unique hat features a combination of intricate knitting patterns that come together to create a chic and trendy look. The slouchy design adds a touch of effortless coolness to your outfit, while the comb stitch detail adds texture and visual interest. Whether you're running errands around town or enjoying a winter walk in the park, this hat will not only keep you warm but also elevate your style game. Embrace the winter season in style with this must-have accessory that combines fashion and function seamlessly.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Toddler – Head Circum. 19.0”/ 48 cm; Height: approx.8.0”/ 20 cm
Child – Head Circum. 21.0”/ 53 cm; Height: approx. 9.0”/ 23 cm
Teen/Adult – Head Circum. 22.0”/ 56 cm; Height: approx.10.0”/ 25.4 cm
Adult – Head Circum. 24.0”/ 61 cm; Height: approx. 11.0”/ 28 cm

MATERIALS
Lion Brand “Hometown USA” (100% Acrylic 5oz/142g; 81yd/74m); Super Bulky weight.
(149 Dallas Grey, or 099 Los Angeles Tan) – approx. 1 (2, 2, 2) balls;

or

Lion Brand “Wool-Ease Thick & Quick” (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool 6oz/170g; 106yd/97m); Super Bulky weight – approx. 1 (1, 2, 2) balls;

• US size 10 / 6 mm Knitting Needles; US size 13 / 9 mm Knitting Needles; OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
• Matching thread and needle.
• Yarn needle.

GAUGE
10 sts and 13 rows to 4”/10 cm over Honeycomb Pat using size 13 (9 mm) needles.
(Note: Be sure to check your gauge before starting to knit. If the gauge is larger, change to a smaller needle size. If it is smaller, change to a larger needle size.)

INSTRUCTIONS

Notes:

1. Instructions are written for the smallest size with changes for larger sizes given in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
2. The hat is worked back and forth in rows from bottom to top.
3. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to size that you’re making.
4. To avoid mistake(s), count stitches in each row when finished.

HAT

With smaller needles, loosely cast on 40 (48, 56, 64) sts.

Row 1 (WS): Knit all sts – 40 (48, 56, 64) sts.

Rows 2-6: Work in K2, P2 Ribbing for 5 rows.

K2, P2 Ribbing

Row 1: * K2, p2 ; repeat from * across.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Repeat row 2 for K2, P2 Ribbing.

Row 7 (WS): Knit all sts – 40 (48, 56, 64) sts.

Change to larger needles, and work in Honeycomb Pat until hat measures 6.0 (7.0, 8.0, 9.0)” / (15.0, 17.8, 20.3, 22.9) cm from beg, end with a Row 5.

Comb Pattern

Multiple: 2

Foundation Row (RS): K3, YO, * k2, YO; rep from * across, end k1 – 59 (71, 83, 95) sts.

Row 2 (WS): K1, * k the YO and the next st tog, YO, slip next st purlwise; rep from * across, end k1 – 59 (71, 83, 95) sts.

Row 3 (RS): * K2, slip YO st purlwise; rep from * across to last two sts, end k2 – 59 (71, 83, 95) sts.

Row 4 (WS): K1, * YO, slip next st purlwise, k the YO and the next st tog; rep from * across, end k1 – 59 (71, 83, 95) sts.

Row 5 (RS): K3, * slip YO st purlwise, k2; rep from * across, end slip YO st purlwise, k1 – 59 (71, 83, 95) sts.

Repeat rows 2-5 for Honeycomb Pat.

Next Row (WS): K1, * p the YO and the next st tog, p1; rep from * across, end k1 – 40 (48, 56, 64) sts.

Shape crown

Next (Dec) Row: * K2, k2tog, repeat from * across – 30 (36, 42, 48) sts.

Next Row: Purl all stitches.

Next (Dec) Row: * K1, k2tog, repeat from * across – 20 (24, 28, 32) sts.

Next Row: Purl all stitches.

Next (Dec) Row: (K2tog) across – 10 (12, 14, 16) sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and pull yarn through the remaining sts. Then, tighten together and secure. Sew sides together.

FINISHING

Weave in all yarn ends to wrong side of work.

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

approx – approximately; beg – beginning; dec- decrease(ing); dpn – double-pointed needle(s); k – knit; k2tog – knit two stitches together; lp(s) – loop(s); oz – ounce(s); p – purl; rem – remain/remaining; rep – repeat(s); Rnd(s)- round(s); RS – right side; sl – slip; st(s) – stitch(es); St st – Stockinette stitch; tog – together; WS – wrong side; () – work directions in parentheses the number of times specified; * – repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed; ” – inch(es);