How to Knit a Hat on Circular Needles
How to Knit a Hat on Circular Needles- learn how to knit a hat using circular knitting needles. No more sewing seams! Step-by-step written tutorial plus video.
What is circular knitting?
Knitting on circular needles is a technique used to create circular or tube-like fabric, such as for hats, socks, and sleeves. Circular needles consist of two short, pointed needles connected by a cable, allowing for knitting in a continuous round without seams. This method can be used for both flat and in-the-round knitting, and is especially useful for projects that would be too bulky or cumbersome to knit on straight needles.
This tutorial is for knitters who posess basic skills (cast-on, knit stitch, k2tog) and are looking to move beyond straight knitting needles. If you’re looking for a more beginner-friendly project please check my post:
How to Knit a Hat on Straight Needles
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How to Knit a Hat on Circular Needles
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Fossil
Needles: Size US 11 16-inch circular knitting needles, Size US 11 double point knitting needles
Also needed: yarn needle
Gauge:
Size: Women’s one size
Pattern instructions:
With the circular needles, cast on 54 sts. Place a marker and join the ends together, being careful not to twist the yarn.
The marker will indicate the start of a row.
Knit the first round. When you reach the end of the row, move the marker onto the right hand needle and begin knitting the second row.
Knit every round until piece measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
The next step is to shape the crown which consists of a series of decrease rounds.
Shape crown:
Change to double point needles when needed.
Round 1: *K7, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (48 stitches)
Round 2: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (42 stitches)
Round 3: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (36 stitches)
Round 4: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (30 stitches)
Round 5: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (24 stitches)
Round 6: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. (18 stitches)
Round 7: k2tog to end of round (9 stitches)
You will get to a point when shaping the crown when the circumference of the hat becomes too small to easily knit with the circular needles. At this point, transfer the stitches and marker to 3 double point knitting needles (please refer to the video in this post.)
Once the decreases are complete, cut the yarn leaving a long tail and thread it through the remaining stitches. Pull the tail tight to close the top of the hat and secure it in place.
Weave in any loose ends, and the hat is now complete.
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