Rony
h. e. wintermute
This hat is knit at a Super Bulky gauge, and is a great stash buster project. Mix and match worsted-weight yarn or alternate with a single strand of thick yarn for different color and stripe effects.
Sizes
· Medium (Large) · 18 (20)" / 46 (51) cm
Materials
· US 10.5 $(6.5\;\mathsf{m m})$ needles . US 10.75 (7 mm) needles · Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Worsted Weight) $\{80\%$ acrylic, $20\%$ wool; 3 oz / 85g; 197 yd $/\ \ 180\ \mathrm{m}$ ; colors 115 Blue Mist, 151 Grey Heather, and 153 Black}, one skein each color · Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick $\{80\%$ acrylic, $20\%$ wool; 6 oz / 170 g; 106 yd $/\ 98\ \mathsf{m}$ ; color 143 Claret}, one skein . Tapestry needle
Gauge
11.25 stitches and 18 rounds $\mathit{\Theta}=\;4$ inches / 10 cm, in Stockinette stitch worked in the round, with larger needles.
Notes
· Hat A (shown in Large at http:/ /limedragon.com/patterns/rory/) uses two strands of Blue Mist and one of Black held together as the MC and one strand of Claret as the CC. . Hat B (shown in Medium at http:/limedragon.com/patterns/rory/) uses one strand of each color (Blue Mist, Black, and Grey Heather) held together throughout. · Hat C (shown in Large at left and on next page) uses one strand of each color (Blue Mist, Black, and Grey Heather) held together as the MC, and three strands of Blue Mist as the CC. . When two numbers are listed, the first one applies to size Medium, and the second, Large. If there is only one number, it applies to both sizes.
Instructions
Cuff
With MC and smaller needles, cast on 48 (56) stitches. Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist the cast on. Rounds 1-4: K2, P2
Body
Change to larger needles. Round 5-6: K, with CC Round 7-8: K, with MC Round 9-12: K, with CC Round 13-14: K, with MC Round 15: K, with CC Round 16-17: K, with MC Round 18-21: K, with CC Round 22-23: K, with MC Round 24-25: K, with CC
Crown
Change to MC and Knit 1 (2) round(s). Decrease as follows: Round 1: [K2, K2tog] - 36 (42) stitches remain Round 2-3: K Round 4: [K1, K2tog] - 24 (28) stitches remain Round 5: K Round 6: K2tog - 12 (14) stitches remain Round 7: K Round 8: K2tog - 6 (7) stitches remain
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving approx. 10-inch $(25\,\mathsf{\,c m})$ tail. Thread tail onto needle and close top. Step 1: Thread tail through all stitches purlwise WITHOUT taking them off needles. Gently pull tail all the way through, but do NOT tighten. Step 2: Thread tail through each stitch knitwise and slip stitch off needle. Pull tail all the way through stitches; gently pull tail tight until hole is closed. Weave in all ends. Wear or gift happily.
