This pattern started as an experiment with shaping a hat using short rows. The result was far more interesting than I expected.
Sidewinder Free is a regular length, free version of our Sidewinder+ Slouchy Beanie. This hat is knit flat using short rows to create a unique reversible hat where garter stitch mimics ribbing.
And since it’s all knit stitches, it can be made in just a few hours. A perfect last minute gift!
This hat pattern is available for free as a thank you for sharing it on Facebook or Twitter. Use the following links to share the pattern with your friends on one of those networks. After sharing you will be given a link to download the pattern. Only the links below will allow you to download the pattern:
SIZES
One size fits most
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner (2 of 5)
MATERIALS
1 skein worsted weight yarn
Shown in: Pattons Classic Wool
(100% Wool – 3.50 oz / 100 g -210 yd / 192 m)
Colors: Light Grey Marl
1 set size US 8 (5.0mm) knitting needle
1 size US H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle and T-pins for finishing
GAUGE – VERY IMPORTANT!!!
17 stitches & 34.5 rows = 4”x4” (10cm)
in garter stitch
NOTES
This hat is worked flat on the side and then seamed together. Gauge is very important to this hat fitting properly
The crochet hook is used for the provisional cast on.
If you would like to produce this pattern commercially please contact wholesale@newstitchaday.com for licensing.
(selling finished scarves to friends and at craft shows is fine.)
Arwin
How can i download this free pattern? i don’t have a mobile, nor do i do face book, is there any other way?
Johnny Vasquez
Hi Arwin!
You can use Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest to share the pattern for a free download. If you don’t use those platforms email me about your situation.
Thanks!
-Johnny
rknitandweave@comcast.net
The New Stitch a Day site looks great!
Pat Dunn
I made this cap for Christmas for under my son’s climbing helmet in Patons classic wool…Am very pleased with how it turned out! Thank you Johnny I love your site…I’ve learned so much . Love the new website design too . Merry Christmas!
Mlfgef@aol.com
I enjoy your site very much. I am anxious to try some of your patterns. Thanks for the new site.
elbadoria@yahoo.com
Hola tendrás algún patterns en español o diagramas, perdón pero esto del inglés no se me da y me encanta tu página. Felicidades
Johnny Vasquez
If we had someone that can translate, that would be possible.
guadalupe.hernandez06@gmail.com
This is what the above message says.
“Hello would you have any patterns or diagrams in Spanish, sorry but I don’t understand this English stuff and I love your page. Congratulations. “
Johnny Vasquez
Thank you for translating. We do not have the resources to translate our content into Spanish.
guadalupe.hernandez06@gmail.com
I extremely like this pattern. I’m going to try it after I get some nice yarn from the store for this.
Katy
Hi!! I pinned this but am I missing something .. How do I get the pattern. Haha. I bet it is so obvious and I just can’t seem to figure it out! Thanks!
Johnny Vasquez
Did you use the “pin to see” link to pin it? Once you do, a photo will be revealed. Click that photo and the pattern will download.
witch1214@comcast.net
i love the hat
sandy128@q.com
want to try this short row hat but do not use any social media…i know i’m so last century… please help!!!!
Johnny Vasquez
Can you please email us with your request?
We stated in the post that if you do not use any of the social media sites to request the hat by email. You can use the contact form in the main menu.
Thanks!
Sarah
How do I share this via Pinterest in order to download the pattern? I don’t see the ‘Pin to See’ button anywhere, just the Twitter and FB one… Thanks for your help – this pattern looks like a fun knit to keep up my sleeve for quick gifts, and I’d love to share it with others
Johnny Vasquez
We had to remove the pin to download function because the plugin stopped working.
Sandra
Would really appreciate the Sidewinder Hat,but belong to neither Twitter nor Facebook.Would be delighted to add your information to either Knitting Paradise (has members from all over the world,as well as crocheters AND Machine Knitters.There is a great Forum there with new topic QD,as well as a great search machine!! Or else Ravelry?? Hope that will work for you!Really enjoy your daily emails and free tutorials.Couldn’t watch the last one-we had our 5th blizzard that day for March!!
Johnny Vasquez
We are very familiar with Knitting Paradise and the hat pattern is already on Ravelry (points to this page).
As we stated in the post, just email us and we’ll send you the pattern. You can use the contact form in the main menu, or just email us directly.
Paulo Roberto Domingos
Hi Jonny,
I tried to knit this pattern but I think I’m doing something wrong. The top of the hat is not going like the photo and I didn’t understand the part of finishing (End 6th panel after W&T rows. Do not work the last 2 rows.Pick up CO row, remove waste yarn, graft with last row
I’m Paulo Domingos from Brazil. I’m musician and knitter too
picking up wraps as you go.Block, weave in ends)
Sorry for my bad english. If you can help me I’d be very glad.
Greetings from Brazil
Paulo
Johnny Vasquez
Hi Paulo. Can you be more specific about what exactly you do not understand. Thanks.
Paulo Roberto Domingos
Hi Johnny, thank you for your reply
I’ll try to explain but my english is terrible (do you speak Spanish?)
I had dificulties finishing the hat (the invisible sewing) and I don’t know how to put the yarn trough the loops(points) to close the top of the hat. I hope you can understand me, and thank you very much for your attention.
Paulo
Johnny Vasquez
I’ll email you.
Paulo Roberto Domingos
Thank you Johnny. I sent you back an e-mail.
Paulo.