Lazy Day Hat

I remember I had a really fun time knitting the Lazy Day Scarf back in the Spring of 2018, with its simple lace pattern and all the beads and tassels I added. When I was diving into my stash a month ago, I found a skein left of the same yarn, and since unofficially I've become a hat maker in 2020, a matching hat idea came to my mind right away. This one comes in many sizes, will take little to no time to make, and if you knit both (the Scarf and Hat) you will have a nice set you can wear in the coming Fall. Stay Safe and Healthy!

Level: Intermediate


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Baby Color, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 Oz./ 100 g, 394 yds/ 360 m, in color 31373: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 40 cm/ 16" long, size 3 mm (US 3) and 4 mm (US 6).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 120 - 125 meter (130 -135 yards).
• Size M: 140 - 145 meter (153 -158 yards).
• Size L: 155 - 160 meter (170-175 yards).

Gauge: 30 sts and 33 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Garter stitch.

Measurements:

• Size S: head circumference  52 - 53 cm (20.5 - 21"), height 17.75 cm (7").
• Size M: head circumference  54 - 55 cm (21.25 - 21.5"), height 19 cm (7.5").
• Size L: head circumference  56 - 57.5 cm (22 - 22.5"), height 20 cm (8").

knitting Terms:

• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• ss = slip stitch.
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, knit them through back loops.
• yo = yarn over.
• yot = yarn over twice.

Instructions:

With 3 mm circular needles cast on 120 (132,144) sts, join in the round, Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

Ribs Pattern:

Round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat this row 8 times. Change to 4 mm circular needles and k one round. Work the pattern as follows: 

Lace Pattern:

Round 1: yo, *ssk, k 2, k2tog, yot, repeat from * to last 6 sts, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo.

Round 2: k 5, *(k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 4, repeat from * to last yot, (k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 5.

Round 3: k 1, *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 1.

Round 4: k all sts.

Round 5:  *k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 6: k all sts.

Round 7: *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 8: *k 2, (k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 9:  *k2tog, yo, k2 yo, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 10: k all sts.

Round 11: repeat round 3.

Round 12: k all sts.

Repeat the pattern for each size as follows:

Size S: 3 times.

Size M: 3 times and 1-6 rounds once.

Size L: 4 times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k 2, *k2tog, k 4, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. (100, 110,120 sts)

Rounds 2 and 3: k all sts.

Round 4: k 2, *k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1. (80, 88, 96 sts)

Rounds 5 and 6: k all sts.

Round 7: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Rounds 8 and 9: k all sts.

Round 10: ss, *k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 1, k last st and the first ss together. (40, 44, 48 sts)

Rounds 11 and 12: k all sts.

Round 13: ss, k2tog to last st, k last st and the first ss together. (20, 22, 24 sts)

Round 14: k all sts.

Round 15: k2tog to end. (10, 11,12 sts) 

Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends. Make a small pompom and sew it on top, if you like.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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