Fits 20” circumference, but fairly stretchy
Photos here!
Yarn:
A: Valeria di Roma Angora in Peach (100% angora), one 10g ball (55 yds)
B: Rowan Cashsoft DK in Cream (57% extra fine merino, 33% microfibre, 10% cashmere), one 50g ball (130m/142 yards)
Materials:
Size 6 16” circular needle
Size 6 double-point needles
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge: 6 stitches/inch (either yarn), 8 rows/inch
With circular needle and A, cast on 102 stitches. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. (k1, p1) around for 16 rows (about 1 3/4 inches). Switch to B. Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch.
Snowflake pattern:
Row 1: k1, *yo, k2tog, k4 to last 6 stitches; end yo, k2tog, k3
Row 2: knit
Row 3: *yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2 around
Row 4: knit
Row 5: Repeat row 1.
Knit in stockinette until hat measures 7” from cast-on edge. Begin decreases, switching to double-pointed needles when there are too few stitches.
Row 1: k4, k2tog around
Rows 2-4: knit
Row 5: k3, k2tog around
Rows 6-7: knit
Row 8: k2, k2tog around
Rows 9-10: knit
Row 11: k1, k2tog around
Row 12: knit
Row 13: k2tog around
Row 14: knit
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. With tapestry needle, draw yarn through remaining stitches twice. Pull snug. Weave in ends. Wear with brim down to cover ears or turn up on warmer days.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
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1 comment:
The hat is very pretty. Thanks for putting the pattern up.
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