Super Easy Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern
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My favorite knitting patterns are the ones that look difficult, but are actually really easy. This Easy Swirl Hat knitting pattern is one of those patterns! The hat is knit flat and some simple increases/decreases create the swirl shape. You can knit the entire hat on straight needles, or you can knit the brim using double pointed or circular (like I did).
I uses Caron Cupcakes for this project. They come in pretty color variations and the matching pom pom is included!
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Yarn: Caron Cupcakes in Mint Smoothie
Needles: Size US 6 straight
Super Easy Swirl Hat Knitting Pattern
Size 1-3 years (finished hat is very stretchy)
[note: Hat is knit from side to side. The swirl shape is created when it is seamed]
Cast on 26 sts.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl first 2 sts together, purl to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl first 2 sts together, purl to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl first 2 sts together, purl to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Row 7: Purl
Row 8: Knit first 2 sts together, knit to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Row 9: Purl
Row 10: Knit first 2 sts together, knit to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Row 11: Purl
Row 12: Knit first 2 sts together, knit to last stitch, knit twice in last stitch
Repeat these 12 rows, 7 times. Bind off.
Pick up the 82 stitches on the bottom using either straight, double pointed or circular needles. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 3 inches. Bind off.
Finishing- Sew the side seam. Using a yarn needle, run a stitch around the top of the hat and pull to gather. Tie on Pom Pom and weave in ends.
I've not done this, so it may turn out to be a dumb question, but just reading through, I sure don't see how you're going to get the "swirl'. Another question – what is the gauge please? I'd love to make this larger for my tiny DIL, my grand-daughter, and my grandson. Love the pics! GrammaJeannie
Hi! The increases and decreases make the piece have an angular shape. When you join the ends together it creates a swirl pattern. It may sound a little funny, but I promise it works!
The gauge is 1 inch= 4 sts.