Corrugated Hat by Kara McKinley

Corrugated Hat

Knitting
January 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in slipped stitch seeded rib knit in the round
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
95 - 105 yards (87 - 96 m)
Adult (one size)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Construction: The corrugated hat and cowl set is a simple knit set that plays up the color and texture of a fun bulky weight yarn. Slipped stitches emphasize the brim pattern for a neat, ribbed look.

Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: Knitting in the round, slipping stitches, decreasing by k2tog.

Dimensions: Adult sized hat
18” circumference (to be worn with 3” negative ease to fit 21-22” head)
8 ½” height

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows per 4” in slipped stitch seeded rib knit in the round

Materials:

  • US 10 ½ (6.5 mm) 16” circular needles and double-pointed needles
  • 100 yards of bulky weight yarn. Samples shown in Lion Brand Mandala Watercolors (100 g., 164 yds, 75% Acrylic, 15% Wool, 10% Nylon), teaberry and Berry Meadow Bulky Alpaca Blend yarn (105 yds,, 55% alpaca, 30% acrylic, and 15% wool), 1 hank.
  • Stitch Marker
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors