Royal Slouch

Using the same cable stitch pattern as the Royal Cowl, this comfy hat has just the right amount of slouch. Or, it’s a perfect toque with the brim rolled up. Choose a bright colour, like this gorgeous Gaia Green, and this hat will bring a smile to your face on a cold day. This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Yarn: Indigo Moon Island Time Merino Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 200 yd [183 m]/4.06 oz [115 g]). 1 skein. Shown in Gaia Green.

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 = 18 inches (46 cm). Finished circumference of brim = 15 inches (38 cm). Finished length of hat (without pom pom) = 9 inches (23 cm).

Skills required: Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, cabling with a cable needle, making a pom-pom (optional). Stitches used: k, p, C4F, C4B, M1L, k2tog.

Pattern includes stitch guide, list of abbreviations, and the stitch pattern is both written and charted.

Published January 2015.