knitting pattern
Sizes
To fit head circumference: 55-57 cm [21-22″].
You will need
Yarn: Aran (8 wpi) .ALIZE Mohair Classic, approx. 140 m [153 yds].
Circular knitting needles 6 mm [US 10], 40 cm [16″] long.
Double pointed knitting needles 6 mm [US 10].
Sewing tapestry needle.
Gauge
In Stockinette stitch:
10 cm [4”] = 17 stitches, 22 rows.
Instructions
Stitch no.1 (for working in the round):
- Round 1: K1, P3.
- Round 2: K2, P1, K1.
BOR – beginning of the round.
K – knit.
P – purl.
K2togL – knit 2 stitches together left leaning.
Hat
With circular needles, cast on 80 stitches.
Join for working in the round and place BOR marker.
Work 30 cm [12″] in Stitch no.1, ending on Round 1.
Decrease:
You can work with double pointed needles, or with circular needles 80 cm [32″] long, using the magic loop method.
Round 1: {K2togL, P1, K1} repeat to the end of the round.
Round 2: {K1, P2} repeat to the end of the round.
Round 3: {K2togL, K1} repeat to the end of the round.
Round 4: {K1, P1} to the end of the round.
Round 5: K2togL to the end of the round.
Close up the top of the hat:
Cut the yarn leaving the tail approx. 30 cm [12″] long.
Using the sewing needle, thread the yarn through remaining stitches, leaving a small loop in the beginning.
Thread the yarn through the loop.
Pull the yarn.
Weave in the loose ends.