My name is Fariba. Knitting is my passion since I was a little kid.

  • Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
    The first step of knitting is casting on. Casting on means making the base row of loops that will allow us to make a knit fabric by connecting new loops in following rows. The number of loops that you need to cast on depends on the project you wanna work on and also on your yarn size.  As you… Read more: Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
  • Stockinette stitch
    The very simple fabric that is made of basic knit and purl stitches is called stockinette stitch. It means after you cast on number of stitches, you knit the first row with Knit stitch and knit the second row (return row) with Purl stitch. You repeat to do Knit stitch for all odd rows, like row… Read more: Stockinette stitch
  • Stitch 1- Basic Rib Stitch
    Made in a multiple of 2 stitches, and 2 row repeat. Row 1) Rep (k1, p1) Row 2) Rep (p1, k1) Here is the short grid to help you with it:              

How to Knit a Slouchy Toque with Puff Rib Stitch?

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KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

  • Head circumference 22″/56 cm

 

MATERIALS

  • Used 2.5 oz/70 g of 1 ball (120 g 100% Acrylic) Bébé Luv Baby Fashion Georga, Colour # Grey
  • Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm
  • Measuring tape
  • Pair of scissors
  • Eye blunt needle

 

 

GAUGE

108 sts and 6 rows to 1″/2.5cm over Rib Stitch.
One set up row for Puff Rib Stitch and increasing 2 stitches
80 rows/8.5″/22 cm on Puff Rib Stitch pat.
Last two rows with K2tog (end up with 28 sts)

  

HAT

Edge
With 2 needles, CO 108 sts.
Join the circular.
Row 1 to Row 6: REP (K2, P2)
Row 7: REP *(YO, K2, P2, REP (K3, P2) for 54 sts)*

Puff Rib Stitch Pat
Row 8: REP (K3, P2)
Row 9: REP (MLL, K3, MLL, P2) *see the blow for abbreviation
Row 10: REP ( SL1, K3, SL1, P2) *see the blow for abbreviation
Row 11: REP (K2togFR, K1, K2togFL, P2)
Row 12 to 88: Repeat row 8 to row 11
Row 89 & 90: K2TOG

Note:
*MLL: Make a long loop by inserting right needle tip into the third loop down to the middle knit stitch, grab the yarn from back and pull it out and leave it in right needle. ( See the tutorial video here)

*SL: Slip the stitch from left needle to the right needle.

Finishing
Cast off
By using a needle stitch the gap in straight line to block the end.

 

Comments

4 responses to “How to Knit a Slouchy Toque with Puff Rib Stitch?”

  1. Amanda Holtzinger Avatar
    Amanda Holtzinger

    I love this pattern!
    Can you explain the decrease in more detail?

    Thank you,
    Amanda

    Reply
    1. FaDmin Avatar
      FaDmin

      A decrease in knitting reduces stitches to shape the fabric. Common methods include:

      k2tog (Knit Two Together):Knit two stitches together as one.
      p2tog (Purl Two Together): Decrease on the purl side. Purl two stitches together.
      cdd (Central Double Decrease): Creates a centered decrease. Slip two, knit one, pass slipped stitches over.

      Reply
  2. Lana Neimeth Avatar
    Lana Neimeth

    I love this hat and I’m about to make one. I’m curious what the directions are referring to, when it says to cast on with two needles. Does this mean to cast on over two needles?

    Reply
    1. FaDmin Avatar
      FaDmin

      Yes, when a pattern says to “cast on with two needles,” it typically means to cast on over two needles held together. This technique creates a slightly looser and more elastic edge, which can be helpful for projects like socks, hats, or any piece that requires some stretch at the edge.

      How to Cast On with Two Needles:
      Hold two needles together as if they were a single needle.
      Use your chosen cast-on method (e.g., long-tail or knitted cast-on) while working over both needles.
      Once you’ve cast on all the stitches, carefully slide one of the needles out, leaving the stitches on the remaining needle.
      This process results in a more flexible cast-on edge while maintaining the stitch count and tension.

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