By Uyvonne Bigham
For the Wire
YARN: Pattons Melody, 100% Acrylic, 3(3, 4) — 3.5oz (100g) balls. 72 yds(66m)
GAUGE: 9sts & 18 rows = 4” (10cm) in garter st (knit every row).
NEEDLES: US 11 & 15
Stitch Holders or spare needles
Yarn needle for sewing
SIZES: 6–9 month(12–18 month, 24 month (2yr))
HAT
- With smaller needles, cast on 36(40, 44) sts.
- Work in K1, p1 rib for 4 rows. Change to larger needles and g-st.
- Work even in g-st until work measures 51⁄2,(6, 61⁄2 )” from beginning.
- Next Row: K1, k2tog, k2, repeat from to last st, k1.
- Next Row: Knit.
- Next Row: K1, k2tog, repeat from across row.
- Next Row: Knit
- Next Row: K2tog across row. Cut yarn. Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tightly. Sew side seam of hat.
Abbreviations: beg = begin(ning), BO = bind off, CO = cast on, dec = decrease(ing), g- st = garter stitch (knit every row), p = purl, k = knit, k2tog = knit two together, RS = right side, WS = wrong side, st(s) = stitch(es).
Trevose resident Uyvonne Bigham works as a professor at Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T), in New York City, where she teaches Textile and Fashion Design. A nationally recognized knitwear designer, her designs have been published in Vogue Knitting, Knitters, Family Circle Knitting, Knit N’ Style and Cast On magazines.
For more information, or for instructions for the baby sweater also pictured, email uyvonne@aol.com.
Designed by Uyvonne Bigham © 2014.
