Prym

This bottom-up hat knitting pattern features an elegantly designed garter stitch brim that you’ll work flat before transitioning to the crown. The unique short-row detail adds a creative touch, while a one-row buttonhole showcases your knitting skills. Once the brim is complete, you'll join the work in the round and continue in stockinette stitch to shape the crown. This design creates a stylish slouchy hat, and you can easily add more length for an even slouchier look if desired. In this pattern, the short rows are crafted in garter stitch, meaning you won’t have to worry about picking up wraps on subsequent rows—making it simpler for knitters of all levels to follow along. As you create your hat, you'll use two contrasting colors of yarn: approximately 135 yards (125 meters) of the main color and about 20 yards (18 meters) of the contrast color. To successfully knit this hat, you'll need a few additional supplies, including two stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, a yarn needle to weave in the ends, and one 3/4" (2 cm) button to complete the buttonhole detail. Before starting, ensure you have the skills to work flat and join for knitting in the round, execute short rows using the wrap and turn (w&t) technique, and perform basic decreases with k2tog. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating the one-row buttonhole are also provided. This tech-edited pattern guarantees clarity and precision, making it a rewarding project for both novice and experienced knitters alike. Dive into your knitting journey with this trendy hat pattern today!