Quilted Lattice Slip Stitch Knit Hat
This cozy knit hat pattern features a ribbed brim, optional pom pom, and beautiful, yet simple lattice slip stitch pattern. It is constructed from the bottom up using medium weight yarn and size US5 knitting needles.
I absolutely adore the quilted look of this slip stitch design! The look is created by using a combination of regular knit stitch, slip stitch, and one special stitch: knitting under the loose strand, which I explain in detail below. For the cast on, I used the tubular cast on method; however, you could easily replace that with your regular cast on method of choice - the only difference will be that the edge of your hat may look slightly different, but that is perfectly okay.
In terms of yarn, I’m currently crushing on Lion Brand Feels Like Butta. I love the way this yarn knits up and how it feels extra cozy against your skin. I’m allergic to wool, so this synthetic brand is a great option for me, but you could easily execute this pattern with any yarn of your choice in a similar weight.
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZES
One size - hat is very stretchy and easily fits both female and male adult heads
GAUGE
~6 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in quilted lattice slip stitch pattern
MATERIALS
~80g of medium weight yarn - I used Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Dusty Blue
Size US5 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) - note: I tend to have a fairly loose stitch, so you may want to use larger needles to obtain the same gauge
Crochet hook and cable needle, if using tubular cast on method
Yarn or darning needle
Scissors
Pom-pom, button, needle and thread (optional if pom-pom is desired)
ABBREVIATIONS
k - knit
p - purl
K2tog - knit 2 together
sl st - slip stitch
WYIF - With yarn in front
K1 uls - Knit 1 stitch under loose strand. To do this stitch, take the right-hand needle under the slipped thread, then pick up the next st on the left-hand needle and knit this st and the slipped thread together.
INSTRUCTIONS
CAST ON
Tubular cast on method: Using waste yarn, crochet hook, and size 5 knitting needle, provisionally cast on 61 sts. Do not join; switch to working yarn.
Row 1 (RS): *k1, yo* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, k1 (121 sts)
Row 2 (WS): *sl 1 wyif, k1* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif
Row 3: *k1, sl 1 wyif* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, k1
Row 4: *sl 1 wyif, k1* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif
Rearrange sts for k2, p2 brimming:
Row 5: *K1, sl one to cable needle, hold in back, k1, p1 from cable needle, p1*; repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif.
Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Next round: sl 1 st from RH to LH needle, k2tog, k1, p2, *k2, p2*; repeat from * around. Place marker at the beginning of the round (120 sts)
Note: if the cast on method above is too complex; cast on 120 sts as you would normally and join for working in the round. Other cast on methods also works, they will just result in a slightly different looking edge.
BRIM
Work in k2, p2 ribbing until the hat measures ~3.5” from the cast on edge.
BODY
Repeat each sequence below until end of round:
Rd 1: *K1, SL5 wyif; rep from * to end.
Rds 2, 4, and 8: Knit.
Rd 3: K3, *K1 uls, K5; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1 uls, K2.
Rd 5: K3, *K1, SL5 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, SL2 wyif.
Rd 6: SL3 wyif, knit to end of round.
Rd 7: *K1 uls, K5; rep from * to end.
Rep Rounds 1 - 8 until hat measures ~7.5 - 8 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 8 of pattern.
Crown Shaping
Rd 1: *K1, SL5 wyif; rep from * to end.
Rd 2: Knit
Rd 3: K3, *K1 uls, K5; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1 uls, K2.
Rd4: K1, K2tog, *K10, K2tog* repeat until 9 sts remain, K9 (110 sts)
Rd 5: K2, *k1, SL5 wyif, k1, SL4 wyif* repeat until 9 sts remain, K1, SL5 wyif, K1, SL2 wyif
Rd 6: SL2 wyif, K7, *K2tog, K9* repeat to end of round (100 sts)
Rd 7: *K1 uls, K4* repeat to end of round
Rd 8: K3, *K2tog, K8* until 7 sts remain, K2tog, K5 (90 sts)
Rd 9: *K1, SL3 wyif, K1, SL4 wyif* repeat to end of round
Rd 10: *K7, K2tog* repeat to end of round (80 sts)
Rd 11: K2, K1 uls, *K3, K1 uls* repeat until 1 stitch remaining, K1
Rd 12: *K2tog, K6* repeat to end of round (70 sts)
Rd 13: k1 *K1, SL3 wyif, K1, K2tog* until 6 sts remain K1, SL3 wyif, K1, then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (60 sts)
Rd 14: *K4, K2tog* until 5 sts left, K4 then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (50 sts)
Rd 15: *K2, K1 uls, K2tog* repeat until 4 sts left, K2, K1 uls, then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (40 sts)
Rd 16: *K2, K2tog* repeat until 3 sts left, K2, then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (30 sts)
Rd 17: *K1, K2tog* repeat until 2 sts left, K1, then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (20 sts)
Rd 18: *K2tog* repeat until 1 st remains, then k together the last stitch of this round with the first st of the next round. (10 sts)
Cut yarn leaving long tail. Using yarn needle, thread the long tail of yarn through the remaining 10 sts; pull tight to close. Bind off; weave in ends.
OPTIONAL POM POM
Make a 3” pom-pom or use a pre-made one like I did. Secure pom pom to hat and tie off inside. I like to secure the pom pom by sewing a button on the inside of the hat and then using the elastic loop on my pom pom to loop over the button securing the pom pom in place. This way the pom pom can be easily removed for washing or as desired.
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