sockhead hat by Kelly McClure

This slouchy, comfy hat is the perfect project for

that one skein of sock yarn that is way too
special to put on your feet. Fair warning: there
is miles of stockinette stitch, so this makes for
great TV, travel or zen knitting.

The hat is simply constructed from the bottom

to the crown. It is made up of a wide ribbed brim
that folds up for extra warmth while the rest
flops and folds over.

This unisex hat has one size with instructions to

adjust and no visible seam. The pattern is very
versatile, so go ahead and get creative!

Bohoknits Patterns
2014 © Kelly McClure kelly@bohoknits.com
This pattern is for personal use only. Patterns or items made from this pattern cannot be sold for profit.
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The Technical Stuff

Skill Level: Skill Level:

Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills: knit, purl, K2tog Skills: knit, purl, K2tog

Sizes: adult medium Sizes: adult medium

Finished Measurements: Finished Measurements:

approx 23 cm wide and 35 cm tall lying flat approx 9" wide and 14" tall lying flat (unfolded);
(unfolded); fits a 51-59 cm head fits a 20-23" head

Gauge: Gauge:
approx 28 sts = 10 cm in St st on 2.75 mm as approx 28 sts = 4” in St st on US 2 as given on
given on ball band ball band

approx 32 sts and 46 rows = 10 cm in St st on 3 approx 32 sts and 46 rows = 4” in St st on US

mm (designer’s tension) 2.5 (designer’s tension)

Yarn: fingering weight alpaca blend Yarn: fingering weight alpaca blend

Suggested Brand: Suggested Brand:

1 skein Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock Yarn 1 skein Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock Yarn
50% alpaca, 30% merino, 10% nylon, 10% silk 50% alpaca, 30% merino, 10% nylon, 10% silk
400 m per 100 g 437 yds per 3.5 oz
shown in colour 07 Miriam (as seen on page 3) shown in color 07 Miriam (as seen on page 3)

Note: You may use any 100 g skein of fingering Note: You may use any 100 g skein of fingering
/ sock / 4-ply yarn. / sock / 4-ply yarn.

Needles: Needles:
3 mm 40 or 50 cm circs US 2.5 16" or 20” circs
3 mm dpns US 2.5 dpns
or size needed to obtain gauge or size needed to obtain gauge

Note: Some knitters prefer to use a smaller size Note: Some knitters prefer to use a smaller size
needle for the ribbed brim only. needle for the ribbed brim only.

Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny
crochet hook; stitch marker crochet hook; stitch marker
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Instructions: Decs:

Section 1 Change to dpns when sts become too tight on

circs (or use Magic Loop method).
Beginning at bottom with circs CO 144 sts (or a
multiple of 8; ex 136, 128, or 120 sts) with You will be decreasing 18 sts every third rnd
long-tail method (or any prefered method). unless otherwise stated.

Join in the rnd being careful not to twist sts. Pm Rnd 1: *K6, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
for beg of rnd. Sl m throughout. Rnd 2-3: Knit. (126 sts)

Work K2, P2 rib for 10 cm / 4” or to desired length Rnd 4: *K5, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
of brim. Rnd 5-6: Knit. (108 sts)

Note: At this point, the hat may look very small, Rnd 7: *K4, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
but the ribbing is very stretchy. Rnd 8-9: Knit. (90 sts)

Section 2 Rnd 10: *K3, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.

Rnd 11-12: Knit. (72 sts)
Change to larger circs now if you used smaller
circs for the ribbing. Rnd 13: *K2, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 14-15: Knit. (54 sts)
Work in St st (knit every st) for approx 23 cm / 9”
(approx 33 cm / 13” long total from CO). Rnd 16: *K1, K2tog*; rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 17: Knit. (36 sts)
Note: The slouchiness of the hat depends on the
length of this section. If you would prefer a less Rnd 18: K2tog to end of rnd.
slouchy hat, try working this section for about 18 Rnd 19: Knit. (18 sts)
cm / 7” instead of 23 cm / 9”.
Rnd 20: K2tog to end of rnd.
Rnd 21: Knit. (9 sts)

Cut yarn. Pull through rem sts and tie off.

Weave in ends. Blocking is optional.

Enjoy!
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approx = approximately pm = place marker

beg = beginning prev = previous

BO = bind off psso = passover

BOR = beginning of round pu = pick up

CC = contrasting colour pwise = purlwise

ch = chain rem = remaining

circ(s) = circular needle(s) rep = repeat

cn = cable needle rev St st = reverse stockinette stitch

CO = cast on rnd(s) = round(s)

cont = continue RS = right side

dc = double crochet sc = single crochet

dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s) sk = skip

dec(s) = decrease(s) skp = slip one stitch, knit one stich, pass slipped stitch

foll = follow(ing) over knitted stitch (decrease)

hdc = half-double crochet sl = slip

hk = hook sl1k = slip one stitch knitwise

inc = increase sl1p = slip one stitch purlwise

incl = including sl m = slip marker

K = knit sp(s) = space(s)

K2tog = knit two stitches together (decrease) ssk = slip, slip, knit two slipped stitches together

Kf&b = knit into front and back of stitch (increase) sssk = slip, slip, slip, knit all slipped stitches together

Ktbl = knit through back loop st(s) = stitche(s)

kwise = knitwise St st = stockinette stitch / stocking stitch

lp(s) = loop(s) tbl = through back loops

m = marker tog = together

M1 = make one (increase) WS = wrong side

M1L = left slanting increase wyib = with yarn in back

M1R = right slanting increase wyif = with yarn in front

MC = main colour YO = yarn over

P = purl

P2tog = purl two stitches together (decrease)

patt = pattern

Hope you enjoyed the pattern.

Thanks from Bohoknits!