Grover Hat Pattern

Designed by Luke Gilligan (@woolenthusiast)

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SIZING

Size: One Size

Circumference: 20-24” (51-69 cm) 

YARN & YARDAGE

Featured Yarn: Universal Yarn, Delux Worsted 

100 % Wool; 220 yd (201 m) per 100 grams.

Sangria: 1 skein;

220 yd (201 m)

If you want to use Universal Yarn, please my links below! It would mean alot!

https://bit.ly/3brVhUe - this is for Deluxe Worsted last chance colors

https://bit.ly/2K6H83q - this is for Deluxe Worsted New – in line colors

https://bit.ly/3i2PlSU - this is for Deluxe Worsted Superwash

NEEDLES 

US 8 (5 mm) circular

16" (40 mm)  cable length

US 9( 8.5 mm) circular

16" (40 mm) cable length

40” (100 mm) cable length or DPN’s for the crown decreases. 

Note: Adjust your needle size as necessary to obtain gauge. 

GAUGE

Measurements taken before blocking.

Stockinette Stitch, worked in the round with larger needles: 

28 sts × 20 rnds = 4” x 4”  (10 × 10 cm)

NOTIONS

• Stitch Marker

• Tapestry Needle

ABBREVIATIONS

k: knit

k2tog: knit two stitches together. 

p: purl

p2tog: purl two stitches together. 

st(s): stitch(es)

ssk: slip one stitch knitwise, slip another stitch knitwise, knit those two stitches together. 


STITCH PATTERNS

Chevron Stitch Pattern

Round 1: P2, k10, p2. (14 sts)

Round 2: K1, p2, k8, p2, k1. 

Round 3: K2, p2, k6, p2, k2. 

Round 4: K3, p2, k4, p2, k3. 

Round 5: K4, p2, k2, p2, k4. 

Round 6: K5, p4, k5. 

Round 7: K6, p2, k6. 

DIRECTIONS

Using larger needles and the tubular cast on, cast on 76 stitches. 

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Round 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * around. 

Repeat Round 1 until the piece measures 5” (12.7 cm) from cast on. 

Next Round: purl around. 

Begin Body of the Hat

Round 1: [K9, m1L] repeat 8 times, knit to the end. [84 stitches]

Round 2: [K14, p7, work Round 1 of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. 

Round 3: [K14, k7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, k7] twice. 

Round 4: [K14, p7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. 

Rounds 5 -8: Repeat Rounds 3-4. 

Continue repeating Rounds 2-8, 3 more times. 

Begin Decreases: 

Round 1: [K2tog, k10, ssk, p7, work Round 1 of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. (80 sts)

Round 2: [K2tog, k8, ssk, k7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, k7] twice. (76 sts)

Round 3: [K2tog, k6, ssk, p7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. (72 sts)

Round 4: [K2tog, k4, ssk, k7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, k7] twice. (68 sts)

Round 5: [K2tog, k2, ssk, p7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. (64 sts)

Round 6: [K2tog, ssk, k7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, k7] twice. (60 sts)

Round 7: [K2tog, p7, work the next round of Chevron Stitch, p7] twice. (58 sts)

Round 8: p8, k2tog, k10, ssk, p15, k2tog, k10, ssk, p7. (54 sts)

Round 9: p8, k2tog, k8, ssk, p15, k2tog, k8, ssk, p7. (50 sts)

Round 10: p8, k2tog, k6, ssk, p15, k2tog, k6, ssk, p7. (46 sts)

Round 11: p8, k2tog, k4, ssk, p15, k2tog, k4, ssk, p7. (42 sts)

Round 12: p8, k2tog, k2, ssk, p15, k2tog, k2, ssk, p7. (38 sts)

Round 13: p8, k2tog, ssk, p15, k2tog, ssk, p7. (34 sts)

Round 14: p8, k2tog, p15, k2tog, p7. (32 sts)

Turn the knitting inside out, then split the remaining 32 sts onto two needles. 

Three needles bind off the remaining sts. 

Weave in the ends and block your hat! 

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Enjoy your Grover Hat! I would love to see what you make so make sure to tag me @woolenthusiast on Instagram and use the #GroverHatKnit!

I really hope you enjoyed this blog post and freebie pattern! Remember to tag me on Instagram and if you are planning to use Universal Yarns when knitting this pattern, shop using the links above! I would greatly appreciate it!

Happy Making!

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