KNIT Pattern for Interlinked Beanie | Knit Hat Pattern | Hat Knitting Pattern | DIY Written Knit Instructions

DISCLAIMER:
This is a PDF KNIT PATTERN to make a hat, NOT the actual finished item. There will be no refunds for failure to read the listing details, this listing is clearly for a KNIT pattern.

INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN: 
This pattern will be available for download as soon as payment clears. 

DESCRIPTION:
This is a PDF knitting pattern for a knit hat in adult size. This is the knit version of my crochet pattern "Chain Link Slouch" from 2016.  

UPDATE:  This pattern has been updated and revised as of 04-27-25.  It now includes instructions for light bulky, bulky, and light super bulky as well as super bulky yarn.  The name has been changed from Chain Links Slouch to Interlinked Beanie.  (Modeled photos in pink hat show the original version of pattern.) 

SIZES INCLUDED:
Adult (One Size Fits Most)

KNIT SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate. Skills used are knit, purl, knitting in the round, increases, decreases, cables

TERMINOLOGY:
This pattern is written in STANDARD U.S. TERMS (and in English only).

KNITTING NEEDLES:

#5 Light Bulky Knitting Needles (Malabrigo Mecha):
US #6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle
 
US #9 (5.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 


#5 Bulky Knitting Needles (Malabrigo Chunky):

US #7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 

US #10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 


#6 Light Super Bulky Knitting Needles (Manos del Uruguay Franca):
US #10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 

US #13 (9 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 


#6 Super Bulky Knitting Needles (Malabrigo Rasta):
US #10.75 (7 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 

US #13 (9 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 

US #15 (10 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle 


ALL VERSIONS: A set of DPNs or shorties in size used for body (or use magic loop method)

YARN:
150-170 yards of #5 light bulky yarn (I used Malabrigo Mecha)* 
120-140 yards of #5 bulky yarn (I used Malabrigo Chunky)* 
95-115 yards of #6 light super bulky (I used Manos del Uruguay Franca) 
90-115 yards of #6 super bulky yarn (I used Malabrigo Rasta)*
Use www.yarnsub.com for substitutions (type in yarns listed above to find similar choices).  *All yarns listed with an asterisk will most likely need more than one skein to make an adult size hat.  

NOTIONS: measuring tape, stitch marker, cable needle, yarn needle, pom pom or pom pom maker (optional)

INCLUDED:
The PDF includes detailed written instructions for a knit pattern. It does NOT include a photo tutorial, chart, video, or finished item. Please be confident of your skill level before purchasing.

DETAILS:
There is no shipping charge for this item as it is a digital file. Your pattern (PDF file) will be available as an instant download as soon as payment clears. You will need Adobe to read this pattern, it can be downloaded free online at www.adobe.com.

RETURNS/REFUNDS:
Due to the nature of patterns, there are no returns, exchanges, refunds, or cancellations. All sales are final.

PATTERN COPYRIGHT: 
You are welcome to sell your finished items from this pattern in any manner you choose. However, do not copy, share, or redistribute the pattern itself in any way. Do not alter and claim pattern as your own. Do not use my photos to sell your own finished items (sharing a link and saying you have the pattern is ok).

Please provide pattern credit to me (Jennifer Dougherty) if you sell your finished items online.  You can link like this: Interlinked Beanie by Jennifer Dougherty (or @knitbyjennifer on Instagram)

PHOTOS COPYRIGHT:
Jennifer Dougherty. Do not copy or use to sell your own finished items.