Simple Slouch Knit-Along // Gather Your Supplies

The best way to start any knitting project is by gathering together all the supplies you'll need, and keep them all in one place. In the case of the Simple Slouch Hat, there's just the smallest number of supplies, but it's good to get into the habit of making sure all your supplies are gathered before you start knitting. You don't want to get halfway through a project and realize you don't have the next set of needles you need, or that your cable needle has suddenly disappeared.

For this project you'll need the following:

A copy of the Simple Slouch Hat pattern! This free pattern has the instructions shared on the linked page that you can print (thanks to the "print" button at the bottom right side of the post), but you can also download it using the DOWNLOAD NOW link at the top of the instructions, if you prefer to save it as a PDF to your computer.

One size 9 / 5.5mm 16" circular needle. Mine is bamboo, and I got it from a big box craft store, which is where I get all my needles.

One skein of worsted weight yarn. I'm using Lion Brand Heartland yarn, but you can substitute any worsted weight yarn you'd like. Some great substitutes include Vanna's Choice, Bernat Super Saver, and Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn.

One stitch marker, so you'll know when one round has ended and the next one begins.

You'll also need scissors, a darning needle, and a measuring tape. These are good things to have in any knitter's kit, and by adding in stitch markers (like the one shown earlier), you're seeing everything that's in my notions bag!

On Monday we'll begin with casting on, so be sure to ask any questions you may have in the comments, and don't forget to hashtag your projects #simpleslouchKAL on Instagram!