Bestie Slouchy Pattern
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Closely related to the Bestie Beanie, this slouchy version is achieved with a slight change to the brim pattern and the addition of increase stitches before the body begins. The Bestie Beanie’s cable and rib pattern is used for the body. It is then topped off with a fun pom-pom. This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3.53 oz [100 g]). 1 skein. Shown in Roanoke and Polar Morn.
Needles:
US size 7 [4.5 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle.
US size 9 [5.5 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle.
US size 9 [5.5 mm] double-pointed needles (dpns).
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
One size: Fits approximate head circumference of 21 – 24 inches (53 – 61 cm). Finished circumference of body of hat at widest point = 16 inches (41 cm). The finished circumference of brim = 14 inches (36 cm). And the finished length of hat (without pom pom) = 10 inches (25 cm).
Skills required: Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, and cabling with a cable needle. Stitches used: k, p, RLIP, LLIP, C6B, k2tog.
Pattern includes notes, stitch guide, list of abbreviations, and the stitch pattern is both written and charted.
Learn to make pom-poms with this pom-pom making tutorial: Making Pom-Poms 101.
Published March 2015.