Elizabeth's Hat By Libby Grant
Yarn: 2 balls (109 yds) alternating colors of Elann.com Highland Wool (100% highland wool) Needles: 2 US6 circular needles 1 stitch marker Hearts: “Heart Hat (or Elbow Patch)", pg 155, Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Make 2 (I used US6 needles and color B of Elann.com Highland Wool yarn to make the hearts). Gauge: 22 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches over st st Size: 19", will fit a child's head Using color A cast on 104 stitches divided evenly between both needles and join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. \*Knit 2, purl 2\* repeat around. Continue in rib pattern for 1 inch. Round 1: Knit around with color A. Round 2: Knit around with color A. Round 3: Knit around with color B. Repeat rounds 1 - 3 until hat measures 5 inches from beginning. Round 1: \*Knit 19, k2tog\*, repeat 4 times, Knit 20. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: \*Knit 18, k2tog\*, repeat 5 times. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: \*Knit 17, k2tog\*, repeat 5 times. Round 6: Knit. Round 7: \*Knit 16, k2tog\*, repeat 5 times. Round 8: Knit. Round 9: \*Knit 15, k2tog\*, repeat 5 times. ery row in established pattern until 10 stitches remain. Draw yarn through loops, pull tight a! : ends. Sew on the hearts.
