Worked differently than most knitted hats, the cleverly constructed Alongside Slouch begins with a narrow garter-stitch panel worked back and forth. Then, stitches are picked up along each side of the center panel, and the crown is shaped with increases. The other side of the hat mirrors the first side, with crown decreases, then side stitches joined to the center panel using short-rows and a perpendicular join. There is no “front” or “back” to this hat—wear it any way you like.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 17½ (19, 20½)“ circumference and 8¾ (9, 9¼)” high. Hat shown measures 19”.
Update The pattern is now available as single download with extended sizes: 17.75(18.375, 19, 19.875, 20.5, 21.25) inch finished circumference /45(, 6.5, 48.5, 50.5, 52, 54) cm

Yarn Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply (100% superwash Merino wool; 399 yd 365 m/3½ oz 100 g): #607 Deep Aqua, 1 skein.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m or safety pin; tapestry needle.