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The Squishy hat is a textured beanie with a little slouch, designed as a companion piece to the Squishy cowl available here.

Just like the cowl, this is a speedy knit in one skein of bulky yarn – perfect for a gift!

Textured columns in the hat body flow upwards into an interesting crown design. The stitch pattern is suitable for advanced beginners as well as experienced knitters. (The pattern pdf contains links to online tutorials for techniques used.)

The wrong side of the hat is attractive, so it’s reversible. You can see the hat better in my Instagram video here

Blocking is optional. You may choose to block to open up the eyelets a bit, or simply skip it for a more textured look.

The bobble on the crown adds a fun whimsical touch – and you can remove it if you like!

Yarn Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 109 yds 100m/100g): Teal (09) 1 Skein

Needle: Size US 10 (6 mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles or 32” (80cm) or longer for magic loop technique (dpn’s may be used for crown if preferred) Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rnds = 4” (10cm) in ribbing, after light blocking, 13 sts and 22 rnds = 4” (10cm) in body pattern, after light blocking

Size: 19” (48cm) circumference x 9” (22.5cm) height
(to fit 21”–23” (53.5-58.5cm) head circumference)

Thanks to Webs for yarn support and to both Marie and Mary for knitting the sample.