Using circular and double pointed needles makes this hat seamless and requires little finishing.
Materials: Plymouth Encore Worsted Colorspun, 75% acrylic/ 25% wool, 200 yds/100g skein. Shown in color blue/purple #7304.
Size: Adult.
US Size 8 (5mm) double pointed and 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 19sts & 26rnds = 4”(10cm) in stockinette stitch on size 8 needles in st st.
Yarn Needle
With circular needle, cast on 80 sts. Join without twisting, pm between first and last st. Work even in st st until hat measures 6Â inches.
Shape top:
Rnd 1: K8, k2 tog; rep from around. — 72 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: K7, k2tog; rep from around. — 64 sts.
Rnd 4:Â Knit.
Continue to dec every other rnd as established, having 1 st less between decs until 14 sts rem.
Knit 1 rnd. Cut yarn leaving a 12” tail. Draw yarn through rem sts twice. Pull tightly and secure.
ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; PM = place marker; k2tog = knit 2 sts together; rnd = round; St(s) = stitch(es)
For more information, email Uyvonne at [email protected].
Designed by Uyvonne Bigham ©2014. No portion of this pattern may be photocopied or stored in an electronic retrieval system without prior written permission from designer.
