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Wilted Warlock Hat

18 October 2010
bohoknits
22 Comments
Categories: free easy knitting pattern hat slouch bulky canadian
Here is a unisex slouch hat that is so easy-peasy and quick to knit that you’ll want to make five. Makes a great last-minute gift and has a scrumptious drape when knit up with a bulky alpaca.
Craft: knitting
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: knit, dec, colour change (optional)

Sizes: one size (fits adult size 21″-23″)
Finished Measurements: approx. 10″ tall and 10″ wide lying flat

Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4″ in st st on 6 mm
Yarn: 100g, 100 yds (91 m) bulky weight alpaca in MC; 25g, 25 yds (22 m) bulky weight stash yarn for CC
Suggested Brand: 1 skein Estelle Super Alpaca shown in 315; 0.5 skein Mirasol Sulka shown in 216

Needles: 6 mm 16″ circular, 6 mm dpns
Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook

 Instructions:

Note: This hat is kind of a blank slate…try it in a solid, striped or make up your own chart.

CO 80 sts in MC (or multiple of 8). Join in the rnd being careful not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd.

Knit in st st for 12 rnds or until piece measures 3″ from CO edge. Do not cut MC. Carry strands up the back unless you want to weave your ends in later.

Change to CC and knit 1 rnd.
Knit 1 rnd with MC.
Knit 2 rnds with CC.
Knit 1 rnd with MC.
Knit 3 rnds with CC.
Knit 1 rnd with MC.
Knit 4 rnds with CC.

Change to MC and knit in st st until piece measures approx. 10″ from CO edge (approx. 25 rnds from last stripe).

Dec Rnds:
Change to dpns when sts become too tight on circulars.

Rnd 1: *K6, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): knit
Rnd 3: *K5, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: *K4, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: *K3, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: *K2, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 10: *K1, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 11: K2tog to end of rnd.

Cut yarn and weave through rem sts. Weave in all ends.

22 Comments

  6. Hanukkah

    I'm almost done knitting this hat and am already in love! So cozy, warm and perfect. And yes, I think I just might have to knit five of them for Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Abigail

    I suck at altering patterns, and usually just wing it (you can always undo, you know?)… How would you adjust for a worsted weight cotton? I have a ton in my stash, in a color I love.

  8. bohoknits

    I would try casting on 96 or 104 sts, but the best thing to do would be to do up a gauge swatch. Then just make sure it's a multiple of 8 so the decs line up.

  11. Abigail

    It came out beautifully! I used a US sz 10, 13 inch circular needle. I live in coastal SC where it is warm and humid most of the year, so a cotton yarn works best for our climate… It came out wonderfully. My boyfriend just asked for one as well 🙂
    Thanks much for sharing, I'm still learning the basics, and your patterns are wonderfully straight forward. It is appreciated, and I definitely gained confidence in my ability.

  12. b r m

    i made this for a coworker over the weekend. it was the first time i did colorwork. super easy pattern and really fun! i love ALL your patterns. thanks for making them available. ooohh…. could you make one for an e-reader? 🙂

  14. bohoknits

    Slouch hats are best done with an alpaca. 🙂

    I think I will be working on an e-book this year. Hopefully it will include some new sweater designs! I'll keep you posted.

  15. babablackiesheep

    😀 I've been looking for a neat hat to go with this yarn I found at Hobby Lobby (Melody Bulky Wool Blend – color: Vinter) I'm making wrist warmers and plan on doing this hat next! I also have some brown alpaca yarn…uh oh…looks like my family will be getting these hats for christmas this year XDDD

  17. bohoknits

    Hi Julie – I use standard abbreviations. You can google any one + "knit help" and you will find instructions.

    CC = contrasting colour
    MC = main colour
    PM = place marker

  20. Julie Draper

    Oh crud! I didn't even see that it was up there so sorry for bugging again! I am making it for my step daughter to go with her scarf and wanted to make sure I picked up the right needle. All I have are 10 29" And larger….So off to the store I go! WEEEEE.
    Thanx hun your a gem!

  22. Anonymous

    I'm using size 7 flat needles and I cast on 96 stitches. Do I have to adjust how many rows of decreases I do? How many stitches should I be left with on the needle when I end? Thank you!