Beginner's Garter Stitch Hat
Perfect for fledgling knitters looking to take on their first knit hat pattern, the Beginner's Garter Stitch Hat is a cozy and cute option for cold weather wear. This simple pattern offers learning knitters the satisfaction of a quick knit project they can wear the next day. The pom pom at the top is what makes this hat fun and absolutely adorable. This easy and fast hat knitting pattern will keep novice knitters happy and engaged from cast on to cast off.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Softee Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz;99 m/108 yds)
- Main Color (MC) Lavender (28307) - 1 ball
- Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 1 Faux Fur Pompom
GAUGE
9 sts and 18 rows = 4"/10 cm in garter stitch.
MEASUREMENTS
One size to fit average woman.
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = beginning
K = knit
k2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 45 sts.
Knit every row (garter st), noting first row is WS, until work from beg measures 7½” [19 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape crown: 1st row: (RS). *K2. K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 34 sts.
2nd row: Knit.
3rd row: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 23 sts.
4th row: Knit.
5th row: *K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely. Sew center back seam. Weave in all ends. Sew Bernat® Faux Fur Pompom™ to top of Hat