Nordic Star Slouch: Colorwork Knit Hat

**🎄 Cozy Up with Your Next Favorite Hat!** ------------------ +[media title][1] > Imagine cozying up on a snowy day with this stylish and slouchy hat! The Nordic Star Slouch is a fun knit with a bold Norwegian star that'll make you feel like you've stepped into a winter wonderland. It's surprisingly easy to make, even if you're new to colorwork. The super bulky yarn—[Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick & Quick][2] in a warm mustard and a classic creamy white—works up in a flash and is oh-so-soft. The slouchy fit is relaxed and modern, perfect for keeping your ears toasty all winter long. And if you're feeling extra playful, add a fluffy pompom on top! ✨ **🧶 Quick Highlights:** -------------------------------------- * **Difficulty:** Beginner to Intermediate (perfect for your first colorwork adventure!). * **Techniques:** Stranded colorwork, standard increases/decreases, knitting in the round. * **Construction:** Worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a stylish slouchy fit. * **Special Features:** Bold Nordic star motif, super bulky yarn for a quick knit, easily customizable with a pom-pom. * **Yarn Weight:** Super Bulky. **🎁 Size & Approximate Measurements:** ---------------------------------------- * **Size:** One size, creates a slouchy fit on a 20"-23" (51-58 cm) head * **Approximate Measurements:** * Approximately 11" (28 cm) tall * 9.5" (24 cm) wide, with a 19" (48 cm) circumference * *Tip:* Exact gauge is not critical, but a significant difference will affect the final size of the hat and yarn requirements. A quick swatch will save you a ton of frogging time! 😉 **🧶 Suggested Yarn:** ----------------------------- * [Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick][3] (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool), Super Bulky, 170 g (97 m / 106 yds), shown in: **Main Color:** approximately 70 g (40 m / 44 yds) required in one of the following: * Yellow Sample: 158I - Mustard Burnt * Orange Sample: 135 - Spice * Black Sample: 153 - Black **Contrast Color:** Approximately 60 g (34 m / 37 yds) in: * 099 - Fisherman * *Or a similar super bulky weight yarn. Choose colors that pop and make that Nordic star shine!* **🥢 Needles:** ------------------ * US 13 (9.0 mm) and US 15 (10.0 mm) 16" (41 cm) circular needle, and DPNs or a longer circular to use the magic loop method, or size required to obtain gauge. **✂️ Notions:** ------------------------- * Tapestry needle (for weaving in those cozy ends!) * Stitch markers (2, to keep you on track) * Pom-pom (optional - because who doesn't love a fluffy topper?!) * Garment Tag (optional - perfect for gifting or showing off your maker cred!) *The samples used 6" (15 cm) faux fur pom-poms from Naptime Knitter Designs and 3" (7.6 cm) Garment Tags from Crochic Styles.* **📏 Gauge:** ---------------- * 9.5 sts / 11.5 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in Stranded Colorwork using US 15 (10.0 mm) needles after steam blocking. * *Exact gauge is not necessary for this pattern but will impact yarn requirements and the size of your finished hat.* **📝 Pattern Notes & Support:** ---------------------------------- * This pattern is fully written out, and the colorwork is charted for easy following. Choose your preferred method! * This pattern has been professionally tech-edited. You know I'm all about that precision and polished finish! 🤓 * A massive thank you to my amazing test knitters who helped make this pattern shine: [alleycat1685](/people/alleycat1685), [evelines](/people/evelines), [RedRoseKate](/people/RedRoseKate), [MoJoFiberArts](/people/MoJoFiberArts), [Corrine0928](/people/Corrine0928), [anneschumann](/people/anneschumann), and [ajchambers](/people/ajchambers)! You all rock! 🤩 * Questions? If you believe there are any errors or just have a burning question about the pattern, please contact the designer at hello@ashleighwempe.com or join my [Ravelry group here](https://www.ravelry.com/groups/ashleigh-wempe-designs). I'm here to help you get unstuck! **© Copyright & Usage:** --------------------------- * This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or reproduce this pattern in whole or in part. * You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Ashleigh Wempe Designs as the designer and link to this pattern page. **📌 Ready to Cast On?** --------------------------- Grab your needles and super bulky yarn, and let's whip up a cozy hat that'll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! [1]: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-jEdTik8NYk [2]: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1026079&u=3608453&m=72611&urllink=www%2Elionbrand%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fwool%2Dease%2Dthick%2Dand%2Dquick%2Dyarn%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoqvFeipwDKE9GZjnsAsmkygsZXiG%5FvesKBW36ukrFTtBDPO2k6H&afftrack= [3]: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1026079&u=3608453&m=72611&urllink=www%2Elionbrand%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fwool%2Dease%2Dthick%2Dand%2Dquick%2Dyarn%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoqvFeipwDKE9GZjnsAsmkygsZXiG%5FvesKBW36ukrFTtBDPO2k6H&afftrack=