SIZES S (M, L) – Shown in sizes S and M (Note: S fits child 2 to 6 years, M fits pre-teen to Woman, L fits Man). Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Hat Body With MC and circular needle, cast on 76 (80-84) sts. Join in rnd, taking care not to twist and placing a marker on first st. 1st to 8th rnds: *K2. P2. Rep from * around. 9th rnd: Knit. Rep 9th rnd until work from beg measures 6 (6½, 7)" [15 (16.5-18) cm]. Break MC. Join A.
Finishing Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Using tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining sts while removing needles. Pull snuggly. Weave in ends.
Sizes S and L only: With A, *K10 (19). K2tog. Rep from * to last 4 (0) sts. K4 (0). 70 (80) sts. Size M only: Next rnd: With A, knit.
MATERIALS Size
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Bernat® Sheep(ish) Stripes™ by Vickie Howell (2.4 oz/70 g; 137 yds/126 m) Main Color (MC)
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Bernat® Sheep(ish)™ by Vickie Howell (3 oz/85 g; 167 yds/153 m) Contrast A
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Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needle 16" [40 cm] long. Set of 4 size U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. Tapestry needle. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate(ing) Approx = Approximately Beg = Beginning K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s) St(s) = Stitch(es)
All sizes: Shape crown: Note: Change to set of 4 double-pointed needles when necessary. 1st rnd: *K8. K2tog. Rep from * around. 63 (72-72) sts. 2nd and alt rnds: Knit. 3rd rnd: *K7. K2tog. Rep from * around. 56 (64-64) sts. 5th rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 49 (56-56) sts. 7th rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 42 (48-48) sts. 9th rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 35 (40-40) sts. 11th rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 28 (32-32) sts. My Little Guys Beanie