Argyle Hat Knitting Pattern

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knit hats are perfect patterns to make when you are looking for something to give as a gift or a project that won’t take too long but is still fun to make.  This argyle hat takes a twist on a classic design through a combination of cables and lace.  Knit in the round, it works easily and comes together beautifully!

Below, I have linked the supplies used for the Argyle Hat Knitting Pattern.  I used Juniper Moon Tenzing yarn to create a nice and warm hat regardless of the lace pattern.  I used exactly 2 balls to make both the hat and a larger size pom-pom.

 

This pattern (below) really is a joy to knit and is one of my favorite designs I have made.  Let me know if you have any questions, I am always here to help out!  Also, please remember to subscribe to my email list if you like my patterns.

 

PATTERN

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Materials

Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular knitting needle

Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular knitting needle

Size US 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed needles

2 skeins (306 yards) Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing yarn

Cable needle

Pom Pom maker (optional)

 

Gauge

24 stitches = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger size needles

 

Abbreviations

SL1: Slip one stitch purl-wise

YO: Yarn over

K2tog: Knit 2 together

SSK: Slip, slip, knit

LC: (left cross) slip next knit stitch onto cable needle and hold in front of work, knit 1 from left hand needle, knit 1 from cable needle.

RC: (right cross) slip next knit stitch onto cable needle and hold in back of work, knit 1 from left hand needle, knit 1 from cable needle.

SK2P: slip one stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the two stitches that were knit together (left leaning double decrease).

K3tog: knit 3 together (right leaning double decrease).

3RC: (right cross around a central stitch, worked using next 3 stitches) slip next 2 stitches onto right hand needle purl-wise, slip next stitch onto cable needle and hold in front of work, slip the two stitches previously slipped back onto left hand needle, slip stitch from cable needle back onto left needle. Knit 1, LC.

3LC: (left cross around a central stitch, worked using next 3 stitches) slip next stitch onto cable needle and hold in front of work, slip next 2 stitches onto right hand needle, slip stitch from cable needle onto right hand needle, slip all 3 stitches back to left needle. RC, Knit 1.

 

Notes

This pattern will be worked in the round. Instructions written in parenthesis will be repeated across the round as directed.  Extra instructions or notes will be written in brackets.

 

PATTERN

Cast on 126 stitches on size 5 needles. Join to knit in round.

Work 5 inches in k1, p1 rib stitch.

Place marker to denote beginning of round. Switch to size 6 needles on the next round.

Row 1: (k9, sl1, k3, sl1) across.

2: k8, RC, k3, LC, (k7, RC, k3, LC) 7 times, k7, RC, k3. LC final stitch remaining with first stitch of next round.

3: (k7, sl1, k5, sl1) 8 times, k7, sl1, k5.

4: (LC, k5, RC, k5) across.

5: k1, sl1, (k5, sl1, k7, sl1) across until last 12 stitches, k5, sl1, k6.

6: k1, (LC, k3, RC, k1, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k1) 8 times, LC, k3, RC, k1, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO.

7: k2, (sl1, k3, sl1, k9) 8 times, sl1, k3, sl1, k7.

8: k2, (LC, k1, RC, k3, YO, SK2P, YO, k3) 8 times, LC, k1, RC, k3, YO, SK2P, YO, k1.

9: k3, (sl1, k1, sl1, k11) 8 times, sl1, k1, sl1, k8.

10: k3 (3RC, k5, YO, ssk, k4) 8 times, 3RC, k5, YO, ssk, k1.

11: As row 9.

12: (k2, RC, k1, LC, k2, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, ssk) across.

13: k2, (sl1, k3, sl1, k9) 8 times, sl1, k3, sl1, k7.

14: k1, (RC, k3, LC, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, ssk) 8 times, RC, k3, LC, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, ssk with first stitch of next round.

15: [last stitch of last round is now first stitch of this round and will be the first “slipped stitch”]. (sl1, k5, sl1, k7) across.

16: (RC, k5, LC, k5) across.

17: (sl1, k7, sl1, k5) 8 times, sl1, k7, sl1, k4. [leave last stitch to be worked with 1st stitch of next round].

18: (RC, k1, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k1, LC, k3) across until last stitch, sl1.

19: (k9, sl1, k3, sl1) across.

20: (k3, YO, k3tog, YO, k3, LC, k1, RC) across until last 3 stitches, k1, sl1, k1.

21: k10, (sl1, k1, sl1, k11) across until last 4 stitches, (sl1, k1) twice.

22: k3, (k2tog, YO, k5, 3LC, k4) 8 times, k2tog, YO, k5, 3LC, k1.

23: As row 21.

24: (k2, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, ssk, k2, RC, k1, LC) across.

25: (k9, sl1, k3, sl1) across.

26: k1, (k2tog, YO, k3, YO, ssk, RC, k3, LC) repeat until last stitch, LC with first stitch of of next round.

27: (k7, sl1, k5, sl1) 8 times, k7, sl1, k5.

Repeat rows 4-25 once more.

 

CROWN DECREASES

Switch to double pointed needles on the next round.

1: (ssk, k5, k2tog, k5) across.

2: (sl1, k5) across.

3: (ssk, k3, k2tog, k1, YO, SK2P, YO, k1) across.

4: (sl1, k3, sl1, k5) across.

5: (ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, YO, ssk, k1) across.

6: (sl1, k1, sl1, k5) across.

7: (3RC, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, ssk) across.

8: (sl1, k1, sl1, k5) across.

9: sl1, k1, (ssk, k3, k2tog, k1) across to last 5 stitches, ssk, k3, k2tog with first stitch of next round.

10: (k1, sl1, k3, sl1) across.

11: (k1, ssk, k1, k2tog) across.

 

FINISHING

Cut yarn leaving a 10” tail. Thread through remaining needles twice and pull tight to cinch closed. Tie off and weave in all ends. Attach pom-pom if desired.

 

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I hope you like this pattern and make your own Argyle Beanie!  Thanks for reading 🙂

With Love, Kaitlin