Say goodbye to knitter’s block PHASED OUT HAT | KNIT
EASY
SIZE One size to fit average woman. GAUGE 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with 2 strands held together. INSTRUCTIONS With 2 strands of A held tog, cast on 44 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles. Join to beg working in rnd. 1st rnd: *K2. P2. Rep from * around. Rep last rnd (K2. P2) ribbing 5 times more. Knit 3 rnds even. Next rnd: Break 1 strand of A. Join 1 strand of B. Holding 1 strand each of A and B tog, knit 10 rnds. Break A. Join B. Holding 2 strands of B, knit even in rnds until Hat from beg measures approx 7" [18 cm]. Crown shaping: 1st rnd: (K20. K2tog) twice. 42 sts. 2nd and alt rnds: Knit. 3rd rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 5th rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 7th rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 9th rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts. 11th rnd: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts. 12th rnd: (K2tog) 6 times. 6 sts. Break yarn leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
MATERIALS Patons® Classic Wool Bulky™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 78 yds/71 m) Contrast A Dark Grey Heather (89042) 1 ball Contrast B Aran (89008) 1 ball Set of four size U.S. 15 (10 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate Approx = Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing)
K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl
FINISHING Pompom: Wind A around 4 fingers 100 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Sew pompom to top of Hat.