Greetings! I present to you my latest hat creation: an open-weave slouchy hat, known as Bea's Easy Beanie.
Here is a close-up of the stitches used in this hat:
For this project, you will need:
- 90 yards of worsted weight yarn (Sample uses Red Heart Super Saver in "Soft Navy")
- a 48 peg loom with a gauge of 5/8" (Knifty Knitter, when it was still with us, used to make a purple version of this loom. Premium Knitting Looms/CinDWood Crafts makes a wonderful loom with the same specifications.)
- a 40 or 41 peg loom with a larger gauge will also work (See end of post for photo.)
- your favorite loom hook
- a crochet hook to weave in ends
Notes: Knit stitches in this pattern are u-knit stitches.
This hat is designed to be slouchy, but you could
knit fewer rows or measure as you go for a custom fit.
Let's get started!
Step 1: Chain cast on the loom (as shown in this video).
Step 2: Knit one row.
Step 3: Purl one row.
Step 4: Knit one row.
Step 5: Repeat Steps 2-4 four more times for a total of five sets or 15 rows.
Step 6: E-wrap one row.
Step 7: Figure-8 stitch one row (as shown in this video).
Step 8: Repeat Steps 6-7 eleven more times for a total of twelve sets or 24 rows.
Step 9: Follow the flat drawstring bind off as shown in this video. I did K1/P1 around the loom instead of K2/P2.
Step 10: Weave in your yarn tail from your cast on.
Your hat is now complete!
The hat measures approximately 10 inches tall with a circumference of 18 inches. This hat will probably best fit older children, teens, and most adults.
Here is what the back of the hat looks like having used the flat drawstring bind off:
Here is the same pattern done using a 40 peg loom with a 3/4" gauge:
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have.
Thanks for reading, and have a great day!
