A top-down hat out of super bulky yarn.
Using Judy's Magic Cast-on, Cast-on 4 stitches (2 stitches on each needle). Knit 1 round. K into the from and back of every stitch and divide onto 4 needles (8 stitches). K I round. You will want to mark the beginning of the round at this point. Round 4: (Kf&b, k1) repeat 4 times to complete the round. Round 5 and every other odd round: Knit all stitches. Round 6: (Kf&b, k2) repeat 4 times to complete the round. Round 8: (Kf&b, k3) repeat 4 times to complete the round. Continue increasing in this manner until there are 1l stitches on each needle (44 total). Begin kniting every stitch until the hat measures 9 inches or your desired hat body length. Work a I inch seed stitch brim. Seed Stitch: Round 1: (K1, Pl) repeat across the entire round. Round 2: (P1, K1) repeat across the entire round. Repeat these 2 rounds for 1 inch or until the total hat length is 10 inches, Bind off loosely and weave in ends. Enjoy your new hat!
Materials needed
·Size 15 dpns ·1 skein Cascade Magnum (123 yards) You may be able to make 2 hats out of 1 skein. · Stitch Marker · Gauge: 6 stitches equals 4 inches
