I’m all about the look of over-sized stitches lately so on my latest trip to the store I picked up the thickest yarn I could find, which happened to be blanket yarn from Bernat. Even though the name calls for blanket making, I was set to make myself a beanie. I never did mind being a little different.
The yarn is labelled as a Super Bulky Size 6 yarn if you want to substitute for something you already have. If you want to use the same yarn I did, it only cost $3.96 at my Super Wal-Mart and there was enough left over to make a pom-pom for the top of your hat if you’d like. This hat worked up fast, and is sooooo deliciously soft, yet machine washable. Even though it’s as simple as could be to make, the over-sized stitches give it a modern look and I’m totally in love with it!
Bernat Blanket Yarn
Color: Dark Grey
Hook: Size P 11.5 MM
Round 1: 12 DC in Magic loop, slip stitch to join (12)
Round 2: Chain 3, DC in same stitch, 2DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (24)
Round 3: Chain 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next, *2 DC in next, 1 DC in next* repeat around, slip stitch to join (36)
From here on out, your chains after the slip stitch do NOT count as a stitch
Rounds 4 and 5: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch) DC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)
Rounds 6 and 7: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch) In back loops only, DC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)
Round 8: Chain 1, (does not count as a stitch) In back loops only, SC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)
Weave in ends.
