Chunky Diamond Hat Knitting Pattern

This cozy and stylish hat features diamond shapes throughout, adding a fun and textured element to your winter accessories. Knit with bulky yarn, this project works up quickly and is perfect for advanced beginners looking to add some flair to their hat collection.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn (Category 5). Recommended: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.
• Needles: US 10.5 (6.5mm) and US 11 (8mm) circular needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Gauge:

12 stitches x 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles.

Size:

One size fits most adult heads (22-24 inches circumference).

Instructions:

1. Using smaller needles, cast on 64 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist, and place marker for beginning of round.
2. Work K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles. Knit 2 rounds.
4. Begin diamond pattern:
   • Round 1: *K3, P1, K3, P5; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 2: *K5, P3, K1, P3; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 3: *K1, P3, K3, P3; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 4: *P5, K3, P1, K3; repeat from * to end.
5. Continue in diamond pattern until hat measures 7 inches from cast on edge.
6. Shape crown:
   • Round 1: *K1, K2tog, K3, P3; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 2: *K2, P2, K3, P2; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 3: *K1, K2tog, K1, P3; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 4: *K2, P1, K3, P2; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 5: *K2tog, K1, P3; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 6: *K1, P1, K3, P1; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 7: *K2tog, P2; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 8: *K1, P1, K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
   • Round 9: K2tog across.
   • Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
7. Weave in ends and block hat to shape.

Enjoy your new Chunky Diamond Hat!