Womens Wave Knit Hat Pattern
Womens Wave Knit Hat Pattern – Knit this stylish women’s wave hat using circular needles and self-striping yarn. Easy knit hat pattern with a modern wavy texture—perfect for beginner + and experienced knitters alike!
If you’re looking for a stylish and fun project to knit this season, this Women’s Wave Knit Hat is the perfect choice! Designed to be knit in the round on circular needles, this hat works up quickly and has a beautiful wavy texture that looks much more complicated than it really is. The best part? Using self-striping yarn gives the hat a gorgeous color-changing effect without the need to switch skeins or weave in extra ends.
This knit hat pattern is beginner + friendly but still engaging enough for more experienced knitters. The wave stitch adds a modern twist to the classic beanie shape, making it a cozy yet chic accessory. It’s lightweight enough for everyday wear while still keeping you warm on chilly days.
Whether you’re knitting one for yourself or as a handmade gift, this wave knit hat is sure to become a favorite. Grab your circular needles and some self-striping yarn, and get ready to knit a hat that’s as fun to make as it is to wear!
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Womens Wave Knit Hat Pattern
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Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in Heatwave (1 skein)
Needles: Size US 7 and US 8 16-inch circular knitting needles
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Size: Women’s one size
Abbreviations:
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of the loop
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.
Pattern instructions:
With set of smaller needles, cast on 88 sts. Join in rnd, placing marker at first st.
Round 1: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd 8 times more.
Next rnd: *K4. M1. Rep from * around. 110 sts.
Change to set of larger needles and proceed in pat as follows:
Round 1: *K2tog. K3. (K1. yo. K1) all in next st. K3. ssk. Rep from *around.
Round 2: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures approximately 7 1/2 inches ending on a 2nd rnd.
Shape the Crown:
Round 1: *K2tog. K7. ssk. Rep from * around. 90 sts.
Round 2 and Alternate Rounds: Knit.
Round 3: *K2tog. K2. (K1. yo. K1) all in next st. K2. ssk. Rep from * around.
Round 5: *K2tog. K5. ssk. Rep from * around. 70 sts.
Round 7: *K2tog. K1. (K1. yo. K1) all in next st. K1. ssk. Rep from * around.
Round 9: *K2tog. K3. ssk. Rep from * around. 50 sts.
Round 11: *K2tog. (K1. yo. K1) all in next st. ssk. Rep from * around.
Round 13: *K2tog. K1. ssk. Rep from * around. 30 sts.
Round 14: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 15 sts.
Break yarn leaving a long end. Draw end through remaining sts and fasten securely.
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