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A Christmas gift to my readers – the Man Slouch.

A Christmas gift to my readers – the Man Slouch.

man slouch

pdf downloadI’d like to celebrate today with a free pattern for my awesome blog readers :) Thank you everyone, for making the Blue Brick such an enjoyable, inspiring experience! This simple slouch/touque is a quick, mindless, easy knit for both guys and gals, but really, it’s one for your man.

The Man Slouch ©Shireen Nadir 2012

Because, let’s face it; guys are picky. It can’t be too detailed, in a girly colour or contain un-manly motifs. Here then, is a base pattern for a very simple hat that can be worn slouchy or not, and dressed up in a number of ways for the more adventurous, from using variegated or self striping yarn to filling in the stockinette sections with your choice of pattern (seed, moss, lace etc.).

The Man Slouch ©Shireen Nadir 2012

The pattern is available for free on Ravelry – Project page here :) In response to the ambitious yet disorganized among us (including me…): yes, if you start one today it can be ready for Christmas!

However, and whatever you celebrate, I hope you have a beautiful holiday season :)

~Shireen~

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29 responses to “A Christmas gift to my readers – the Man Slouch.”

  1. Verónica Avatar
    Verónica

    Thanks! It looks great.

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  2. baamekniits Avatar
    baamekniits

    Merry Christmas and blessings of the season to you too

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    The Challenge of Knitting from Stash « Domestic Diva

    […] picked up last week, and one very specific discontinued skein of Malabrigo Arroyo for a hat for a Man Slouch for […]

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  4. New Pattern coming soon! | The Blue Brick | Photography and Handcrafts by Shireen Nadir Avatar
    New Pattern coming soon! | The Blue Brick | Photography and Handcrafts by Shireen Nadir

    […] anything that’s too ornamental. I designed something far more interesting to knit than my man slouch – but still guy tested and […]

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  5. alyson noakes Avatar
    alyson noakes

    I’ve just finished the Man Slouch. I’m a beginner at knitting, and the pattern was raved about by all my friends, even my knitting teacher wanted a copy of the pattern. Its really easy to knit and the end result is cool stuff for all the blokes in my life. Thank you heaps for providing such a fab pattern

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    1. Jason newton Avatar
      Jason newton

      The circular needles?? 3.5 mm x ?
      Is this knit on 2 circulars or one by pattern?
      I would love to make this for my son.

      Newtonjason72@mail.com

      Thank you

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      1. The Blue Brick Avatar
        The Blue Brick

        Hi there! 16inch circulars are generally the go-to for hats :)

  6. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    I made this for a Christmas present for my neighbor (he’s like a son to me) and later told me it’s his favorite Christmas present! He has had people comment on it. I made it out of a variegated and it turned out awesome! Love this pattern!

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  7. All Free Knitting | The Blue Brick | Photography and Handcrafts by Shireen Nadir Avatar
    All Free Knitting | The Blue Brick | Photography and Handcrafts by Shireen Nadir

    […] Slouch – FREE Blogged here  |  Ravely Project […]

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  8. Clara Avatar
    Clara

    I love this pattern. My man is a big guy. He wears a 7 5/8 size cowboy hat. I would really love to make this hat. Will it fit him?

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    1. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Hi there! It’s a pretty forgiving fit, so I suspect you’re fine :) If you are worried you can always increase your cast-on number – I recommend swatching, seeing how many stitches you’re getting to the inch, and increase the cast on accordingly. Measure your guys head to get the right number, and don’t forget to swatch in the round because it can really change your gauge :)

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      1. Clara Avatar
        Clara

        Thank you! Do you have a cowl or scarf pattern that would go with the hat?

  9. jenniseal Avatar
    jenniseal

    Would I be able to complete this on 2 needles – adjusting the pattern to keep integrity of the pattern?

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  10. jenniseal Avatar
    jenniseal

    Could i knit this using two needles – adjusting the sticches to fit the pattern?

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  11. Mimi Barber Avatar
    Mimi Barber

    Love this pattern but I am confused about the reference in the main hat body section “to work 1 row of decreases as follows: Row 9: “K7, k2tog* repeat from * to end (136 stitches). Why is a decrease worked in this section and why do the directions refer to Row 9? And what is the Row 9 in reference to? Thanks for sharing this great pattern and am looking forward to the answers to my questions.

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    1. Valerie Avatar
      Valerie

      Mimi, Did you ever get an answer to your question? I was wondering the same thing.

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      1. mimi barber Avatar
        mimi barber

        No, I didn’t.

      2. The Blue Brick Avatar
        The Blue Brick

        Hi Valerie, Mimi,
        I apologize for the delay in answering Mimi’s question – I got married on October 10th and left for honeymoon right away :) I had limited access to the internet and have only just arrived back in Toronto.
        There is a lot to catch up on, but please rest assured that I haven’t been ignoring your questions :) I’ll look into it right away.
        Best,
        Shireen

    2. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Ah, I see where the confusion starts :) After the ribbed section you increase at the beginning of the main hat, and you decrease at the end of the main body to bring you back to your original stitch count. The reason is because it’s a slouch, and the increases through the main body give the hat a bit more of a slouchy feel. Once the main body is complete, those extra stitches are no longer needed, so they are decreased before the crown shaping. Hope that helps, and sorry again for the delay.

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      1. Valerie Avatar
        Valerie

        I came across this pattern the other day and I remembered I had asked you a question. Thanks for answering it. I guess what threw me off was you mentioning Row 9. I thought it was referencing Row 9 in the crown shaping. I understand now. Hope you are enjoying being married. Is the guy modeling the slouch hat, your husband? :)

  12. Evelyn Avatar
    Evelyn

    I am also wondering if this could be worked on straight on edles also. I’m kinda scared of the DPN 😱😱. I love the pattern and really want to try it. Thank you.

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  13. Evelyn Avatar
    Evelyn

    I am also wondering if this could be completed using straight needles. DPN scare me. Lol thanks

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    1. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Hello! I have never knitted a hat on straight needles, though I know it can be done!
      If you knit the pattern as written, and seam up the back, it *should* work, but I’m not sure how well. You can always stick with circulars instead of dpns, or learn to use the magic loop technique for small diameter knitting when it comes time to close the hat! Hope that helps :)

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  14. Dot Winn Avatar
    Dot Winn

    Hi there!

    Just to let you know that I’ve blogged about your knitting pattern being involved in the AllFreeKnitting Father’s Day Knitting Pattern competition (my pattern is in it too). You can see the post at http://littletheorem.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/fathers-day-competition.html.

    Really love your pattern by the way, it’s a super cool hat and the yarn is gorgeous!

    Very best,
    Dot
    Littletheorem Knits

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    1. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Love it! Thanks Dot! I’ll be sure to share this :)

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  15. Susan M Odden Avatar
    Susan M Odden

    Hello and Happy New Year! I would like to make this hat for a 15 year old young man. His head measures 20 inches so I think I would like to make this hat 18inches or so to fit him. The pattern is 22inches. Will this work if I just decrease the cast on to 108 stitches?
    Thank you so much.
    Susan

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    1. The Blue Brick Avatar
      The Blue Brick

      Hello! I think so – you might have to tweak your decreases a bit. The hat pattern is fairly forgiving, but to be absolutely sure I’d do a gauge swatch before starting :)

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  16. Deepa Mehra Avatar
    Deepa Mehra

    I want to make this hat for my husband in worsted weight yarn ( 5 st =1 inch) in 4 mm needle. Do i have to decrease row # in pattern otherwise it will be too long? Will 113 cast on will work?
    Thank You
    Dee

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  17. Gloria Avatar
    Gloria

    Please send me the Man Slouch. I have had trouble downloading due to interruptions of multiple advertisements. Is there any way you can send me this pattern. I have made it twice before and need it for my nephew who has brain cancer and it’s the perfect hat for him as he has probes on his skull. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

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