I love the way super thick yarns are popping up all over – and one of the latest is Lion Brand Color Clouds! It’s a lovely Jumbo “7” yarn, and it was crying out to be a new hat pattern here on Moogly – a knit one at that!
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Because it’s knit, the Cloud Cover Beanie fits everyone from my 8 year old to my husband – lots of stretch! So it’s officially one size fits most, from older kids through adults!
Cloud Cover Beanie
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- US-17/12mm 16″ circular needles (Hiya Hiya Sharps used)
- 54 yds Lion Brand Color Clouds (100% acrylic; Super Bulky “7”; 55 yds/50 m; 100 grams/3.53 oz)
Colorways Shown: Ice Storm; Magician’s Mauve and Summer Rain - Yarn/Tapestry Needle (Susan Bates Large Finishing Needle used)
- Stitch Marker (Lion Brand Split Ring Marker used)
- PomPom (optional: Lion Brand The Pom used)
- Gauge: 7 sts =4″ in 1×1 rib
- Size: Fits most older children/teens/adults
- Measurements: 16″ brim unstretched/24″ stretched; 8″ brim to crown
CO 34 using the long tail cast on or your prefered method. Place marker for beginning of Round.
Rounds 1 – 3: *K1, p1; repeat from * around. (34 sts)
Round 4: K all. (34 sts)
Round 5: P all. (34 sts)
Round 6 and 7: Repeat Round 1.
Round 8 and 9: Repeat Rounds 4 and 5.
Round 10 and 11: *P1, k1; repeat from * around. (34 sts)
Round 12 – 19: Repeat Rounds 4 – 11
Round 20: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * until 2 sts remain, k last 2 sts. (30 sts)
Round 21: *P1, p2tog; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 22: K2tog around. (10 sts)
Break yarn, use long tail and yarn needle to gather last 10 sts off the circular needle and cinch top of hat closed. Weave in ends. Add pompom if desired.
Et voila! A Color Clouds Cloud Cover, haha! I hope you’ve enjoyed this free knit pattern here on Moogly!
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Sade says
I haven’t been able to find the cloud colors in store, are they only available on the Lion Brand website?
Tamara Kelly says
It’s new, so it might take a while to get into all the stores! Right now you can definitely order it directly from Lion Brand. 🙂
maureen says
check to see if there is a lion brand outlet near you…we have one in Albany, n.y.
Lois the knitter says
Can’t this be done on straight needles, and just sew it up the back?
Tamara Kelly says
You could do it that way if you prefer, yes! You’ll just need to reverse the directions on the “wrong side” – purl instead of knit, knit instead of purl. 🙂
Lois the knitter says
Which rounds are the “wrong side”?
Lois the knitter says
I am intimidated by circular needles; mainly because I haven’t used them
Tamara Kelly says
They are surprisingly easy to use – no more stitches falling off the end of dpns!
Monica Cortada says
I like loose fitting hats and this beanie looks like it might be just right.
Tamara Kelly says
It’s definitely very stretchy! 😀
Pam says
Is the pattern calling for three strands to be held together? “Colorways Shown: Ice Storm; Magician’s Mauve and Summer Rain”
Tamara Kelly says
No, just one at a time. There are two different hats in the photos – one was made with Ice Storm, and the other is Magician’s Mauve for the brim, and Summer Rain for the rest. :
Amy says
Hi! I’m wondering if I need size 17 double point knitting needles to finish up this hat. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
I was able to finish on the cables, but if you already have the dpns it is a bit easier!
Dorothymakar says
PATTERNS
I would Need the hat In crochet,I do not know how to knit. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Dorothymakar! This pattern is only available in knit, I’m afraid.
Laurie says
I love this hat! Thank you. Somehow I managed to do it on 32in needles but I just ordered the 16 in Hiyahiya’s.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Laurie, I’m so glad to hear it!!
Laurie says
Oh, also I meant to say I found Color Cloud at AC Moore.
Harriett says
Hi made the hat in a couple of hours. Love it. Too small for an adult. just wondering if I can add another row (using Lionn brand thick and bulky yarn). And which rows? I just wanted to try it to see how it came out with this yarn. Have ordered the cloud color yarn. Thanks so much. Harriett
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Harriett! You can add more ribbing to the brim, or if you want it a lot bigger, you can add another repeat of Rounds 4 – 11. That will of course need another skein!
Sarah says
I love the hat pattern. The hats are beautiful and colorful the ones you posted on this page. I was wondering if you make summer hats with out them being slouches hats. I really do like your patterns for hats they have been nice to crochet for myself. I enjoy your website. Thank you for the free patterns and the tutorial videos. You have done and outstanding job on your patterns and website. Sarah
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Sarah! The best way to make them non-slouch is just to drop one or more of the pattern repeats! If there’s a particular one you’re interested in, I’d be happy to help!
cHRISTINA says
Do you know how/if I can make this braid like stitch with a crochet hook?
Tamara Kelly says
I think the closest look might be dc sts worked into the front and back loops alternating. 🙂
Sarah Meier says
Just finished this in a chunky variegated yarn. Love it. So quick and cosy. I used a magic loop with longer cables as it wouldn’t fit on my 16″ cables…