How to KNIT A HAT for Beginners (step by step tutorial)

A knit chunky hat free pattern – what more could a beginner knitter ask for?! This pattern is called the Blank Slate Hat because it’s a simple, classic design that can be decorated and embellished to suit your personality.

This chunky hat is knit on straight needles and seamed together with mattress stitch. If you can knit, purl, and cast on, then you’re ready to knit the Blank Slate Hat! This tutorial will guide you through the whole process. So, get ready to knit your very own knit chunky hat!

Grab the free chunky hat pattern at the link below. Print it out and follow along!

►►► DOWNLOAD THE FREE PATTERN: https://sheepandstitch.com/pattern/how-to-knit-a-hat-on-straight-needles-tutorial/
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/// MATERIALS ///

⟡ 1 ball Rico Essentials Super Chunky in color 23: https://www.loveknitting.com/rico-essentials-super-super-chunky?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ 10mm bamboo needles: https://amzn.to/2DEkrOj
⟡ tapestry needle: https://www.loveknitting.com/set-of-3-clover-tapestry-needles-with-case?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ split-ring stitch markers (optional): https://www.loveknitting.com/clover-split-ring-markers?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ sharp scissors
⟡ scrap cardboard

/// OTHER RECOMMENDED SUPER CHUNKY YARNS ///
⟡ Lana Grossa Ragazza Lei (merino one-ply): https://www.loveknitting.com/lana-grossa-ragazza-lei?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ MillaMia Super Chunky (merino two-ply): https://www.loveknitting.com/millamia-naturally-soft-super-chunky?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ Malabrigo Rasta (gorgeous hand-painted yarn): https://www.loveknitting.com/malabrigo-rasta?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee
⟡ Lion Brand Hometown USA (100% acrylic option): https://www.loveknitting.com/lion-brand-hometown-usa?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=22ca8fee

/// APPLIQUES & BEADS ///
⟡ Assorted sequin appliqués: http://tidd.ly/57aefccc
⟡ Rhinestone appliques: http://tidd.ly/d2cd9b99
⟡ Handmade Flower appliqué: http://tidd.ly/b345ad89
⟡ Love & Peace appliqué: http://tidd.ly/7c8174f2
⟡ Chanel No. 5 applique: http://tidd.ly/f320d6e7
⟡ Assorted jewel buttons: http://tidd.ly/4f203f62
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/// VIDEO CHAPTERS ///

Intro: 00:01
Project Overview: 00:21
Materials: 1:02
Cast On: 1:49
Row 1 (WS): 3:36
Row 2 (RS): 5:33
Increase Row: 10:44
Stockinette Stitch Rows 1-2: 12:46
Decrease Row 1: 14:29
Decrease Row 2: 17:03
Decrease Row 3: 17:53
Decrease Row 5: 19:18
Decrease Row 7: 20:09
Cut yarn & weave through: 21:18
Prep for seaming: 23:32
Mattress Stitch Walk Through: 25:19
Seaming with Mattress Stitch: 25:58
Weave in Ends: 32:23
Pom Pom: 35:12
Attaching the Pom Pom: 37:00
Reinforcing the Pom Pom: 38:56
Embellishing the Hat Hack 1 Color blocking: 40:42
Embellishing the Hat Hack 2 Marled Yarn: 43:07
Embellishing the Hat Hack 3 Jewels & More: 44:36
Outro & Thank You: 45:37
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/// HELPFUL VIDEOS ///
➜ Long tail Cast On (traditional): https://youtu.be/SXA3gBNiSiM
➜ Long tail Cast On (thumb): https://youtu.be/1vm6oaYzHyA
➜ How to Join a New Ball of Yarn: https://youtu.be/I_cHO6R_MBc
➜ Seaming with Mattress Stitch: https://youtu.be/vOU2zhwWFfQ
➜ How to Make a Perfect Pom Pom: https://youtu.be/zok9hqyhTQ4
➜ Knit Stitch for Beginners: https://youtu.be/Egp4NRhlMDg
➜ Purl Stitch for Beginners: https://youtu.be/N_y-4iAk9js
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MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO:
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Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
Joey Pecoraro: https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro
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