Inside: Free loom knit Envelope Hat pattern in 6 sizes from Baby to Adult Large. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos.
When I published my How to Loom Knit an Envelope Hat instructions, I knew I needed to create a pattern too.
Instructions are great when you’re experienced, but if you’re relatively new to loom knitting, a pattern can help take the guesswork out of it for you.
Since I made so many samples of envelope hats with a variety of loom gauges and yarns I needed to pick just one. I decided to make the loom knit Envelope Hat pattern using medium (#4) weight yarn and a 3/8″ small gauge (SG) knitting loom. Both of these are easy to find and you may have them already.
The Basic Envelope Hat creates a unique design with a flat top with square corners that you can embellish with pom poms or tassels. The hat is loom knit from the top down and uses the Kitchener cast on to create the seamless top.
This pattern includes written instructions for 6 sizes from baby to adult large and fully captioned tutorial videos teaching the Kitchener cast on.
Basic Envelope Hat
By Kristen Mangus
A downloadable PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy store or from Ravelry at the links below:
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Medium (#4) weight yarn
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Worsted (5 oz./142 g, 232 yds./212 m) in color Kale used in sample.
Loom
Small Gauge (3/8”) loom with 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) pegs set up to work in the round
KB Flexee Loom Links Skinny used in sample.
Notions
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Scrap yarn (about 1 yd.) for anchor yarn
Stitch markers
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = approximately
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue
EK = Ewrap Knit
K = Uwrap Knit
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round
St(s) = Stitch(es)
For a refresher on loom knitting basics see the blog posts below to get started:
13 Questions for Beginner Loom Knitters
How to Loom Knit Basics (cast on, knit, purl, & bind off)
How to Loom Knit Basic Stitch Patterns (garter st, seed st and ribbing)
How to Loom Knit in the Round
GAUGE 17 sts x 25 rows in 4” (10 cm) in stockinette.
SKILL LEVEL Easy+
SIZES Baby (Toddler, Child, Small, Medium, Large)
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 12.75 (15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.25, 23.25) inches by 6.75 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches in height* [32.5 (39.5, 44.5, 49.5, 54, 59) cm by 17 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm]
*Height includes flat brim only. Total height will be 1.25-2” more for a folded brim.
NOTES
This hat is worked from the top down to the brim using the Kitchener cast on. If you are new to this cast on I have included the video for you below. You may also want to refer to my Loom Knit Kitchener Cast on blog post.
Since the brim is worked last, knit your hat to your desired length minus 1.25-2 inches for the brim. Be sure to bind off loosely.
Hat is worked in the round. For right handed knitters work from right to left (clockwise). Work in the opposite direction for left handed knitters (counter clockwise).
All knit stitches in the main body of the hat are Uwrap knit. Be sure to work loosely to achieve correct gauge. You may use Ewrap knits, but your hat will be a bit larger than the listed size. Ewrap knit stitches are recommended for the brim.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) sts with the Kitchener cast on.
Hat Body
Rnd 1: K all.
Repeat Rnd 1 until hat measures 5.5 (6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8) inches or until desired length minus brim.
Ribbed Brim
Rnd 2: EK2, P2
Rep Rnd 2 until hat measures 6.75 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches or until desired length.
Basic bind off loosely in pattern. Close Kitchener cast on. Weave in tails.
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Loom Knit Envelope Hat Pattern Tutorial Videos
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The following videos teach you how to begin the Kitchener cast on and how to close it when you are finished. You may also want to see my How to Loom Knit an Envelope Hat blog post.
For other loom knitting skills used in this pattern see my How to Loom Knit for Beginners (knit, purl and basic bind off) and Loom Knit Easy Stitch Patterns (ribbing) blog posts.