Hats stockinette stitch – 4 simple patterns for knitting in 1 evening

Hats stockinette stitch has not lost popularity for many years.

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Not only ordinary citizens choose hats with knit knit stitch for their wardrobe. Famous designers create catwalk looks using knitted hats.

The hat knitting pattern is very simple. Even a novice needlewoman can create a simple model that fits any style of clothing in just one evening.

To professionally knit such a hat, it is enough to learn how to make simple calculations and be able to knit front and back loops. We will help you master the calculation methodology and link the proposed popular models.

How to knit a hats stockinette stitch

A hats stockinette stitch will never go out of fashion, so any needlewoman should be able to knit such hats.
The proposed technique will allow you to independently make calculations and knit a hat with any number of wedges with paired and unpaired decreases in loops.
The number of wedges in a knitted headdress can be different. The most popular among knitters are hats with 4 and 6 wedges.

Calculation of loops for knitting hats stockinette stitch

Consider the sequence of calculating the number of loops needed to knit a hat with front stitch:

1. We knit a sample to determine the density of knitting. Let’s say we got 10 cm * 10 cm in the sample – 16 st * 18 rows.
2. We select the number of wedges for the model, for example – 8.
3. Determine the number of loops in the cap. To do this, you need to multiply the knitting density by the size of the cap and divide the result by 10. In order for the cap to sit tight, the head circumference obtained during measurements must be reduced by 3 or 5%. For example, for a size 56 hat with a knitting density of 16 sts in 10 cm, you need to dial – 86 loops: (56 cm * 95%) * 16 st = 53 cm * 16 st /10 = 85 st.
4. In order for all wedges to be exactly the same, we divide the estimated number of loops by the number of wedges. If the number of loops in one wedge turns out to be fractional, then the value must be rounded up to the nearest whole number, 85 st / 8 = 10,6. Ounded up to 11 st.
5. It remains to clarify how many loops you need to dial for the hat. To do this, the number of loops (taking into account rounding) in one wedge, multiply by the number of wedges – 11 st. * 8 = 88 st.

Calculation of rows for knitting hats stockinette stitch

The sequence for calculating the number of rows for knitting a hat with front stitch:

• Let’s measure the depth of the hat or use the table, which shows the height of the base hat, depending on the size of the headgear and age.

Age	Нead circumference	Cap height
0-3 month	34-40 cm	12-14 cm
3-6 month	41-44 cm	15-16 cm
6-12 month	45-46 cm	16-17 cm
1-2 years	47-48 cm	16-17 cm
2-3 years	49-50 cm	17-18 cm
3-5 years	51-54 cm	18-20 cm
Child over 5 years old, woman	54-57 cm	19-22 cm
Grown man	58-60 cm	21-23 cm

• To determine the number of rows, we multiply the height of the cap by the number of rows that 

we got when knitting the sample. We divide the result by 10. For size 56, the height of the cap will be 21 cm. With a knitting density of 18 st / 10 cm we get – 38 rows.

21 cm * 18 st. / 10 = 38 rows.

Reducing loops on a hat with knitting needles

The hats stockinette stitch with the classic option of closing the crown decreases after 1 row and has 1 decrease in each wedge.
In order to calculate the number of rows of decreases, it is necessary to multiply the number of loops in 1 wedge by 2 and subtract 2 from the result.

For example: 12 st * 2 – 2 = 22 r.

Decrease is sometimes done on each row to make the decrease line shorter. The crown will turn out to be more rounded, The number of rows of the main part is obtained by subtracting the number of rows of decreases from the total number of rows in the header:

38 r. – 22 r. = 18 r.

Calculator for calculating stitches and rows of caps

To simplify the calculations, you can use the online Calculator of stitches and rows for knitting a hat.

Hats stockinette stitch will be calculated instantly. It is enough to enter the results of measurements of the head and the density of knitting into the cells of the calculator and select the frequency of decreases and the number of wedges.

The calculator will calculate the number of loops and rows before and after the decrease.

Elf hat for baby

Knitted baby hats with funny elongated crowns are very popular. For loving mothers, a child dressed in a cute headdress is involuntarily associated with a small fairy-tale creature.

Needlewomen are happy to knit simple hats with a front stitch with an unusual look and call them with love – an elf hat or a gnome hat.

The secret of the pointed crown is bulky yarn and a small amount of wedges. Today I will tell novice needlewomen how to knit a hat for a baby closed with 4 wedges.

Hat size: for size – 35, 40, 45 cm.

Materials:

1. Yarn Drops “DROPS BIG MERINO” – 100% merino sheep wool (75 m – 50 gr.) – 1 skein.
2. Circular knitting needles (line 40 cm) – 4.5, 5 mm.
3. Hosiery needles for the smallest hat and for closing the crown – 4.5, 5 mm.
4. 17 stitches in width and 22 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Knitting tension: 

17 stitches in width and 2 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Abbreviations

1. K = Knit
2. P = Purl
3. K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Calculation of stitches for knitting hats

1. For size 35 cm, you need to dial 56 stitches – (35 cm * 17p (knitting density)) / 10 = 59.5 st. Reduce the resulting number of stitches by 5%: 59.5 st -5% = 56 st. 56 – a multiple of the rapport gum in 4 st.
2. For size 40 cm, you need to dial 64 stitches – (40 cm * 17p (knitting density)) / 10 = 68 st. Reduce the resulting number of loops by 5%: 68 st – 5%= 64 st – a multiple of the gum rapport in 4 loops.
3. For size 45 cm, you need to dial 72 st – (45 cm * 17p (knitting density)) / 10 = 76 st. Reduce the resulting number of loops by 5%: 76 st – 5% = 72 p. 72 – a multiple of the rapport of the gum in 4 st

Number of rows for knitting a hat

1. For a head circumference of 35 cm, the standard cap length is 14 cm or 31 rows = 14 cm * 22 r. (knitting density))/10
2. For a head circumference of 40 cm, the standard cap length is 16 cm or 35 rows = 16 cm * 22 r. (knitting density))/10
3. For a head circumference of 45 cm, the standard cap length is 17 cm or 37 rows = 17 cm * 22 r. (knitting density))/10

Calculation of rows of decreases

1. For a head circumference of 35 cm, the number of stittches in 1 wedge is 14 st. = 56 st. / 4. The number of rows of decreases will be 26r. = 14 r. * 2 – 2.
2. For a head circumference of 40 cm, the number of stittches in 1 wedge is 16 st = 64 st / 4. The number of rows of decreases – 30r. = 16 p. * 2 – 2.
3. For a head circumference of 45 cm, the number of stittches in 1 wedge is 18 st. = 72 st. / 4. The number of rows of decreases is 34r. = 18 r. * 2 – 2.

Number of rows before the start of decreases:

1. Size 35 cm: 5 p. = 31 p. – 26 p.
2. Size 40 cm: 5 p. = 35 p. – 30 p.
3. Size 45 cm: 3 p. = 37 p. – 34 p.

Pattern Instructions

Cast on circular needles No. 4.5 – 57 (65, 73) stitches. Connect the dialed loops in a circle. So that a step does not form at the junction, we knit the first and last loops together with the front loop. 56 (64, 72) st remain in work.

6, 7, 8 rows: K2, P2

Change to needle size 5 and work in stockinette stitch for 5 rows: K

Knit with rib K2, P2 — 6 (7, 8) rounds.

Knit stocking stitch — 5 rounds.

Start to shape top

Round 1: K12 (14,16), K2tog around.

Round 2 and all subsequent even round: K around.

Round 3: K11 (13, 15), K2tog around.

Round 5: 10 (12, 14), K2tog around.

Round 7: 9 (11, 13), K2tog around.

Round 9: 8 (10, 12), K2tog around.

Round 11: 7 (9, 11), K2tog around.

Round 13: 6 (8, 10), K2tog around.

Round 15: 5 (7, 9), K2tog around.

Round 17: 4 (6, 8), K2tog around.

Round 19: 3 (5, 7), K2tog around.

Round 21: 2 (4, 6), K2tog around.

Round 23: 1 (3, 5), K2tog around.

Round 25: 0 (2, 4), K2tog around.

Round 27: 0 (1, 3), K2tog around.

Round 29: 0 (0, 2), K2tog around.

Round 31: 0 (0, 1), K2tog around.

Round 33: 0 (0, 0), K2tog around.

Gather the remaining stitches of the hat with a tapestry hat needle for a size 35 hat in 27 rows, for a size 40 hat in 31 rows, for a size 45 hat in 35 rows.

Remove the ends of the threads. Carry out wet-heat treatment.

Children’s hat with knot

This children’s hat is knitted with a knitting needle and is made of merino wool. The slightly elongated top of the cap is closed by five gussets and ends with a funny knotted ponytail.

Hat size: 35, 45, 55 cm.

Hat height: 18, 20, 23 cm.

Materials:

Yarn DMC “Wolly” – 100% superwash merino wool (125 m – 50 gr.) – 1 skein.

Circular knitting needles (line 40 cm) – 3.5 mm.

Hosiery needles for the smallest hat and for closing the crown – 3.5 mm.

Knitting tension: 

23 stitches in width and 25 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Abbreviations

K = Knit

P = Purl

K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Pattern Instructions

Cast on circular needles No. 3.5 – 77, 89, 101 stithes. Connect the dialed loops in a circle. So that a step does not form at the junction, it is necessary to knit the first and last loops together with the front loop.

Knit with rib K2, P2 — 4 rounds or 3 cm.

Evenly add 14, 12, 10 stitches – you should get a total of 90, 100, 110 st.

Knit stocking stitch — 10 (13, 18) rounds.

Start to shape top

To shape top, divide the hat into 5 equal parts of 18, 20, 22 st.

Round 1: K16 (18, 20), K2tog around.

Round 2 and all subsequent even rounds — knit without decreases.

Knit 32, 36, 40 rows of decreases, in odd rounds decreasing each wedge by 1 loop. There should be 10 stitches left on the needles.

Knit a tail 10 – 12 cm long on 10 st, then close the remainingstitches.

Remove the threads, carry out wet-heat treatment. Hat with a knot is ready.

How to knit 6-piece top hats stockinette stitch 

A six-piece hats stockinette stitch is one of the best options for the case when you need to knit a hat in one evening. For work, we choose voluminous yarn, a simple style, and armed with knitting needles, we get to work. The discreet colors of the yarn allow you to create a hat that is equally well suited to any member of the family.

The stockinette hat has a medium size, suitable for most adults.

Materials:

Yarn Drops “Big Merino” – 100% superwash merino wool (75 m – 50 gr.) – 2 skeins.

Circular knitting needles (line 40 cm) – No. 5 mm.

Hosiery needles for closing the crown – No. 5 mm.

Knitting tension: 

17 stitches in width and 20 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Abbreviations

K = Knit

P = Purl

K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Pattern Instructions

Cast on circular needles No. 5 — 97 stitch. Connect the dialed loops in a circle. So that a step does not form at the junction, it is necessary to knit the first and last loops together with the front loop. 96 loops remain in work. Mark the beginning of the row with a marker.

Knit with rib K2, P2 —16 round or 7 cm.

Knit stocking stitch — 24 round or 11 cm.

Start to shape top

To Start to shape top, divide the hat into 6 equal parts of 16 stitch. When knitting becomes uncomfortable, you need to switch to stocking knitting needles

Round 1: K14, K2tog around.

Round 2, , 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: K around.

Round 3: K13 , K2tog around.

Round 5: K12, K2tog around.

Round 7: K11, K2tog around.

Round 9: K10, K2tog around.

Round 11: K9, K2tog around.

Round 13: K8, K2tog around.

Round 15: K7, K2tog around.

Round 17: K6, K2tog around.

Round 18: K5, K2tog around.

Round 19: K4, K2tog around.

Round 20: K3, K2tog around.

Round 21: K2, K2tog around.

Round 23: K1, K2tog around.

Round 24: K2tog around.  Repeat 6 times.

Cut off a long thread. Sew the remaining stitch with a tapestry needle. Remove remaining ends. Carry out wet-heat treatment.

How to knit 8-piece top hats stockinette stitch 

An eight-piece hats stockinette stitch for a baby is another option for a headdress that can be knitted in just a couple of hours.

For work, use soft materials recommended by the manufacturer for creating children’s products.

Don’t forget that babies are all different. When you decide to knit a hat, do not rely only on age – first measure the child’s head.

Modeled by Christy Hills.

Cap size:

Age (in Months)	Actual Head Circumference (in cm)	Hat Circumference (in cm)	Hat Height (in cm)
0 to 3	34 to 40	34	13
3 to 6	41 to 44	41	16
6 to 12	45 to 46	43	17

 

 Materials:

Yarn Schachenmayr “Bravo” – 100% acrylic (133 m – 50 gr.) – 2 skeins. Colors: 8224 white – 1 skein, 8337 yellow – 1 skein.

Circular knitting needles (line 40 cm) – No. 4 mm.

Hosiery knitting needles for closing the crown – No. 4 mm.

Marker.

Large yarn needle. Большая игла для пряжи.

Knitting tension: 

22 stitches in width and 30 rows in height with stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Abbreviations:

K = Knit

P = Purl

K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Pattern Instructions

Cast on circular needles No. 4 – 65, 81, 97 st.

 Connect the dialed loops in a circle. So that a step does not form at the junction, it is necessary to knit the first and last loops together with the front loop. 64, 80, 96 st remain in work. Mark the beginning of the row with a marker.

Rounds 1 – 4: knit with an rib K1, P1 around.

Rounds 5: change color to yellow and K1, P1 around.

In order not to form a step when changing colors, you need to do the following :

• knit one row with a new color,
• knit the first loop of the next row, inserting the knitting needle into the loop one row below,
• continue to knit in the usual way until the next color change.

Rounds 6 – 8: K1, P1 around.

Rounds 9: change color to white K1, P1 around.

Rounds 10: K1, P1 around.

Rounds 11 – 26 (34, 42): K around.

Or the hat measures approx. (7,5 , 10, 13 cm) from the cast on edge.

Start to shape top

To form the shape top hats stockinette stitch, divide the hat into 8 equal parts of 8 (10, 12) st. When knitting becomes uncomfortable, you need to switch to stocking knitting needles.

Round 1: K6 (K8,K10), K2tog around.

Round 2: K around.

Round 3: K5 (K7, K9), K2tog around.

Round 4: K around.

Round 5: K4 (K6, K8), K2tog around.

Round 6: K around.

Round 7: K3 (K5, K7), K2tog around.

Round 8: K around.

Round 9: K2 (K4, K6), K2tog around.

Round 10: K around.

Round 11: K1 (K3, K5), K2tog around.

Round 12: K around.

Round 13: K0 (K2, K4), K2tog around.

Round 14: K around

Round 15: K0 (K1, K3), K2tog around.

Round 16: K around

Round 17: K0 (K0, K2), K2tog around

Round 18: K around

Round 19: K0 (K0, K1), K2tog around

Round 20: (K2tog) around.

Cut the yarn about 25 cm to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, draw up firmly, fasten securely, and weave in the wrong side of work. Weave in the other ends too.

I hope that after reading our instructions, you can easily knit a hat with the front seam.

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