The Chris slouchy hat

**Learn to Knit with Our Easy Round Hat Pattern!**

If you're looking for a fun and rewarding knitting project, our round hat pattern is perfect for you! This pattern is designed to help you enhance your knitting skills, requiring essential techniques such as the knit stitch, purl stitch, slip slip stitch, and knit two stitches together. You will also learn how to work in rounds, making this a great project for knitters of all levels.

**Materials Needed:**

• Yarn: NAKO Nakolen (49% wool, 51% acrylic), available in various weights: approximately 100g/229 yards (210 m) per skein, or opt for lighter skeins (40g/92 yards, 50g/115 yards, 60g/138 yards). You will need (1, 1, 1 skein) depending on the size you choose.

• Alternatively, any medium weight yarn (size 4) will work!

• U.S. 6 (4 mm) 16-inch circular needles

• U.S. 8 (5 mm) 16-inch circular needles

• U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles

• 1 stitch marker for easy tracking.

**Gauge:** Achieve the correct gauge of 17 stitches x 22 rows to create a 4 x 4 inch square in stockinette stitch using U.S. 8 (5 mm) needles.

This versatile pattern is tailored for a variety of head sizes: • Toddler: 18-19 inches head circumference • Child: 20-21 inches head circumference • Adult: 22-23 inches head circumference

With our comprehensive instructions and easy-to-follow design, this hat is not only practical but also a delightful accessory to keep warm during cooler months. Perfect for gifts or personal use, you're just a few stitches away from creating a cozy masterpiece! Whether you’re making it for yourself, a child, or a loved one, this knitting pattern is sure to be a hit. Start your knitting journey today and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own round hat!