So, what do Lindsay Lohan, Kim Hargreaves, and Knit and Tonic’s Wendy have in common?
They have all been rocking the slouchy hat lately. I wanted one too, for my own noggin. Especially for those days when I just can’t be bothered with my hair (which are alarmingly frequent). I made mine less voluminous than some others for practical reasons. Namely, I wanted it to actually stay on my head.
Here’s the finished product: The Slouchy Copy Cat Hat. It looks a little more slouchy in real life.
For anyone who is interested in such things, I wrote out the pattern…
The Slouchy Copy-Cat Hat
Materials:
Cascade 220 Quattro – colour 9435 Jamaica (Greens)
4mm 16” circular needles for ribbing
5mm 16” or 20” circular needles for main body
5mm double point needles
Gauge:
~ 18 sts = 4” stst in the round on 5mm needles
~ 5 sts = 1” in k2p2 ribbing unstretched (with ribbing, who the heck really knows?)
Cast on 76 sts with 4 mm needles, place marker, and join in the round.
Work 2×2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 1.75 inches.
Next round: M1 *K2, M1* repeat from * to end. 115 stitches.
Change to 5mm needles and work in eyelet mock cable ribbing.
Eyelet Mock Cable Ribbing (multiple of 5 sts):
Row 1: *K3, P2* Repeat from * to end.
Row 2: *K3, P2* Repeat from * to end.
Row 3: *SL1, K2, PSSO, P2* Repeat from * to end.
Row 4: *K1, YO, K1, P2* Repeat from * to end.
Continue in pattern until hat measures about 8.5” from cast on edge, ending after Row 1 or 2 of the stitch pattern (to make sure you still have 115 stitches before starting the decreases).
Begin decreases, switching to double points when needed:
Row 1: *K3, K2TOG* Repeat from * to end. 96 stitches.
Row 2: K all the way around.
Row 3: *K2, K2TOG* Repeat from * to end. 69 stitches
Row 4: K all the way around.
Row 5: *K1, K2TOG* Repeat from * to end. 46 stitches
Row 6: K all the way around.
Row 7: K2TOG all the way across. 23 stitches.
Row 8: K all the way around.
Remove marker, and K2TOG until 8 stitches remain.
Break yarn, leaving a lengthy tail; thread tail through remaining stitches, pulling snug. Weave in ends. Place on head and please remember to wear your underwear when hounded by the paparazzi.
References:
Big Blue Beret
Pithy Hat
Eyelet Mock Cable
Le Slouch
The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd
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March 25, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Sus
Looks great, and the color really suits you. Thanks for the pattern!
March 25, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Cate
I love the colour. It looks really nice on you too!
March 25, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Terra
Looks great. I just got a couple of slouchy hats that my mom crocheted me for my birthday. The twindom continues…
March 25, 2007 at 3:27 pm
knittingphilistine
Love your very own version! And a little less slouchy goes a long way. I just might have to try your pattern out…
March 25, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Steph VW
It’s even more adorable in person – Sorry for pushing down on your eyes – I didn’t realize just how slouchy it was when you said slouchy!
Tee hee.
Henry says you look hot in your new hat.
March 25, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Jen
Oh so cute – and very nice on you. I think I may have some stash yarn just for this
Great pattern!
March 26, 2007 at 10:39 am
Lesley
That hat looks great on you, nicely done. Love the colour!
March 26, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Ashley
I’m so glad you explained that, because I had NO idea what the link was. That color looks amazing on you!
March 27, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Jay
Cute, very.
March 27, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Paula
Very cute! Jeez Louise, you’d think if you can remember your undies you could comb your hair…
March 27, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Kelly
nice job! I love the color and execution – and thanks for sharing the pattern!
March 28, 2007 at 10:59 am
kodachrome
It’s adorable. I love the fit of it and the color. Now I want to make one just like it! Good work, and thanks kindly for the pattern
April 1, 2007 at 11:38 pm
frecklegirl jess
It okay if I put this in R. as a free pattern? Use your pictures?
Love your eye color- like caramels.
April 2, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Kristi
I am so jealous, I saw the slouch on the other site too. And I love it, great color too!
April 7, 2007 at 6:01 pm
frecklegirl jess
Does this hat use just one skein of 220?
October 10, 2007 at 6:56 pm
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November 19, 2007 at 2:10 pm
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November 25, 2007 at 9:35 pm
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December 4, 2007 at 6:56 pm
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December 12, 2007 at 5:33 pm
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December 21, 2007 at 2:11 pm
caitlin
loved the pattern! as soon as i wore one i made in bright red, i had several friends ask for one, and have been knitting this pattern in various colours for the past week and a half!
January 7, 2008 at 7:49 pm
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[...] finished objects go. I did finish up a couple o’ easy peasey ones this weekend. Yet another Slouchy Copy Cat in Malabrigo worsted, blue [...]
February 7, 2008 at 3:14 pm
susan
Thanks for the pattern, love it, keeps my ears warm even though my head wasn’t really made for hats!
Susan
February 11, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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February 11, 2008 at 3:22 pm
outwardlooking
Hi! Just letting you know that (after googling “slouchy hat”) I knit your Slouchy Copy Cat Hat, and am thrilled with the results. Thanks for sharing such a great pattern!
April 3, 2008 at 12:00 am
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August 26, 2008 at 1:12 am
knitomatic
So, I love you for putting up this pattern. I made one and it’s my favourite hat, and now all my friend have been asking for them two. I think I’ve given out like, 5 as gifts. I LOVE them. Thank you so much!
August 31, 2008 at 2:09 am
Rita M.
question, will it take up the entire skein? I’m only asking cause I have just one skein of Cascade 220, and I’d like to used it all up and this pattern looks just right!
August 31, 2008 at 2:19 am
Rita M.
never mind I just read the note on ravelry that it takes less than 200 yards…I think this will be my next project!
December 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm
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January 2, 2009 at 11:46 am
Lucy
Just made this. It’s fantastic! I used Rowan pure wool aran and it didn’t quite take the whole skein (100g, approx 170m). It’s not for me cos I have really short hair so it doesn’t look great, but I’m looking forward to giving it to a friend. Fab, easy to follow pattern. Thanks so much!
January 7, 2009 at 7:40 pm
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[...] I almost keeled over from shock when he asked!); and lastly, the yarn I need to make myself a hat (Slouchy Copy Cat Hat). Oooo almost forgot! I also picked up some size 3 fixed circular needles (32″ length) to [...]
January 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm
josi
thanks for sharing this pattern. it looks really great. and I think my friend will love her late christmas present
January 17, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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January 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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February 2, 2009 at 5:51 pm
vanessa
nice hat!! i’ll would love to make one. thanks for sharing with us
February 28, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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March 1, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Laura
Just a quick note to thank you in advance for this free pattern. I consider myself a beginner knitter and the thought of cables for a projects scares me to death. I’m a self taught knitter and I have been knitting for four years and last night I decided to try knitting this slouchy hat. “It’s so much fun and easy.” I should have this finished sometime tonight and I plan to knit a few more in different colors! “Thanks for sharing your pattern.”
March 2, 2009 at 10:54 am
chaosmaedchen
It’s a faboulus pattern and everyone is jealous and demanding to make one of these for them
thanks so much for that!!!
March 31, 2009 at 7:16 pm
thea
So perfect! am going to cast on for this next….. even though it’s almost summer!
September 7, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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October 16, 2009 at 8:49 am
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November 4, 2009 at 3:51 am
colleen
I was thinking of making this pattern even less slouchy, as it is for an older person (a co-worker that is retiring). Do you think it would turn out okay if I just increased to say 90 stitches?