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Pattern Overview
The Rainy Day Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up with DK-weight merino wool. The design features a beaded rib stitch, and the hat is very stretchy.
This beanie has a snug fit, and it is perfect for everyday wear, especially when you are on the go.
The crown decreases are done in the last 7 rounds.
First, you will cast on the required number of stitches and join knitting in the round. Next, you will knit a long tube until you reach your desired length. Then you will work the crown decreases. After that, you will thread a tapestry needle and draw the tail through the remaining stitches.
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Size
S (M) L
To fit head circumference: 51-53 (54-56) 57-59cm / 20-20.75″ (21.25-22) 22.5-23.25″.
Finished height: approximately 20 (20.5) 21cm/ 7.75 (8) 8.25″.
Gauge
10x10cm (4x4in) = 22sts x 36rows in stockinette stitch after blocking on 3.5mm (US 04) needles.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color pearl grey (mix 27), 1 ball.
Needles
3mm (US 02), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles for the brim.
3.5mm (US 04), 40cm (16″) circular knitting needles for the body.
3.5mm (US ), 80cm (32″) circular knitting needles or DPNs for the crown decreases.
Notions
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Abbreviations
k – knit.
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together.
p – purl.
ssk – slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip the next stitch knitwise, return the 2 stitches to the left needle, knit those 2 stitches together through the back loops.
st (s) – stitch (es).
* * – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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RAINY DAY HAT KNITTING PATTERN
Brim
With 3mm (US 02) needles, cast on 110 (115) 120sts using the Long-tail cast-on. Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
TIP: Join in the round using the invisible join method.
Round 1: *k1, p1, k2, p1* to end.
Round 2: *p2, k2, p1* to end.
Repeat rounds 1-2 until the brim measures 5cm/ 2″ from the cast-on edge.
Body
Switch to 3.5mm (US 04) needles.
Continue working in the established pattern until the hat measures approximately 18 (18.5) 19cm/ 7 (7.25) 7.5″ from the cast-on edge.
Finish with round 2.
Crown shaping
Change to longer or double-pointed needles when necessary.
Round 1: *k1, k2tog, ssk* to end (66, 69, 72sts).
Round 2: *p1, k2* to end.
Round 3: *k1, k2tog* to end (44, 46, 48sts).
Round 4: *p1, k1* to end.
Round 5: k2tog to end (22, 23, 24sts).
Round 6: k to end.
Round 7 (size S, L only): k2tog to end (11, 12sts).
Round 7 (size M only): k2tog until 1st left, k1 (12sts).
Finishing
Cut the yarn, leaving a 15cm (6″) long tail. Thread a tapestry needle and draw the tail through the remaining stitches, tighten. Weave in all loose ends.
Related posts: How to close the top of a knit hat.
Wet block the finished hat.
