Description
York Slouch is a garter stitch Hat that is shaped like a bonnet. It has a deep split brim which curves around the face covering the ears, with the split worn at the back. Its body is slightly slouchy for a comfort fit and it has a gathered crown.
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Yarn
175yd/160m/100g
Chunky/Bulky weight, single ply yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 5mm/UK6/US8 & 5.5mm/UK5/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
2yd/2m waste yarn (for provisional cast-on)
5mm crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample details
Shown in Noro Obi [175yd/160m per 100g; 55% Wool, 35% Silk, 10% Mohair]
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge
16 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.
15 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over Garter St.
Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 [18, 21, 24] in/ 38 [45.75, 53.25, 61] cm
Finished size: 12.5 [15, 17.5, 20] in/ 31.75 [38, 44.5, 51] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
Skills required
Garter Stitch
Knitting in the round
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
Rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
SR: work a short row
M1: pick up the horizontal loop before the next stitch, place it onto the left needle and knit into the back of it
p2tog: purl next 2 sts together
ssp: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then purl these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
How to
Using 5mm needles, waste yarn and provisional cast-on method, cast on 50 [60, 70, 80] sts. Change to main yarn and work the Brim flat.
Brim
Rows 1 to 4: Knit all sts
Row 5 : K5, SR
Row 6: Knit to end
Row 7: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 8, 9 & 10: as rows 5, 6 & 7
Row 11: K10, SR
Row 12: Knit to end
Row 13: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 14, 15 & 16: as rows 11, 12 & 13
Row 17: K15, SR
Row 18: Knit to end
Row 19: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 20, 21 & 22: as rows 17, 18 & 19
15in size jump to Row 41
Row 23: K20, SR
Row 24: Knit to end
Row 25: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 26, 27 & 28: as rows 23, 24 & 25
18in size jump to Row 41
Row 29: K25, SR
Row 30: Knit to end
Row 31: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 32, 33 & 34: as rows 29, 30 & 31.
21in size jump to Row 41
Row 35: K30, SR
Row 36: Knit to end
Row 37: Knit all sts, working the short rows as you go.
Rows 38, 39 & 40: as rows 35, 36 & 37
Rows 41 & 42: Knit all sts
Cast off all stitches then slowly remove provisional cast-on, stitch by stitch, and transfer all live stitches to a spare needle . The Body will now be worked upwards from these released stitches.
Change to 5.5mm needles and work increase row into released stitches once as follows:
Inc Rnd: *K3, M1, K2; rpt from * to end [60, 72, 84, 96 sts]
Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Body
Rnd 1: Purl all sts
Rnd 2: Knit all sts
These 2 rounds create Garter Stitch in the round. Repeat these 2 rounds until Body measures 4 [4.75, 5.5, 6] in/ 10.25 [12, 14, 15.25] cm from the start of the Body section , excluding the Brim, ending after a Rnd 2
Crown
Rnd 1: *P2tog, ssp; rpt from * to end [30, 36, 42, 48 sts]
Rnd 2: Knit all sts
Rnd 3: *P2tog, ssp; rpt from * to last 2 [0, 2, 0] sts, p2tog 1 [0, 1, 0] times [15, 18, 21, 24 sts]
Rnd 4: Knit all sts
Rnd 5: P 1 [0, 1, 0], * p2tog, ssp; rpt from * to last 2 [2, 0, 0] sts, p2tog 1 [1, 0, 0] times [8, 9, 11, 12 sts]
Rnd 6: Knit all sts
Break yarn and draw through remaining 8 [9, 11, 12] stitches, tighten to close.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Whilst blocking would be recommended, garter stitch is incredibly stretchy and the body of the Hat will grow sufficiently with wear – excessive blocking will likely cause your Hat to become too big.