Simple slipstitch colorwork creates a nubby houndstooth texture on this fun, slouchy hat with optional pompom. Choose classic neutrals or add a pop of bright color, and wear it to elevate every outfit.

If you love this kind of slipstitch colorwork, check out my matching pieces, Kaffi Vest and Cafe Cowl.

Techniques & Skills Used: Twisted German CO, knit/purl, slipstitch colorwork, decreasing, working in the round, optional pompom. This pattern is fully written, and includes links to my video tutorials for Twisted German CO and S2PP double decrease.

Size: XS (S, M, L) to fit approximately 18 (20, 22, 24)” head circumference; 15.5 (17.75, 20, 22.25)” brim circumference and 7 (8, 9, 10)” height, measured flat and unstretched. Samples shown in sizes M (Velvet, without pom) and S (Peach, with pom), on a 21” and 22” head.

Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% fine highland wool; 123 yards/112m/50g), shown in No. 1314 Deep Velvet (MC) and No. 1304 Grey Harbor (CC); 1 skein of each color, or approximately 80 (90, 100, 110) yards MC and 50 (60, 70, 80) yards CC of worsted weight wool yarn, plus more for optional pompom. Peach hat shown in Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted (100% merino wool; 250 yards/192m/100g) in 042914 Peach (CC), and Cascade 220 (100% peruvian highland wool; 220 yards/200m/100g) in 8010 Soft White (MC).

Other Materials: US 8 (5mm) 16” circular needle, and dpns or 32” circular needle for Magic Loop, or size to match gauge; Stitch marker (1); Yarn needle.

Gauge: 18 st and 32 rounds/4” in slipstitch pattern, lightly blocked.

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