THE HATS TRILOGY - Part 2
The Lazy Knitter's Hat by MARIA ZILAKOU
December 31", 2012
| MATERIALS | DK or Aran yarn of your choice Needles (circular) 5 mma and 6mm 1S stitch marker |
| GAUGE | 14 sts in patternstitch nusing 6mm needle =10 cm. |
| SIZES | Small-medium/Medium-Large |
| ABBREVIATIONS | |
| k | knit |
| P | purl |
| p3tog | purl 3 stitches together |
| yo | yarnover |
| k2tog | knit 2 sts together |
| sts | stitches |
| SM | slip marker |
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 72/78 sts on your 5mm needle, join them in round and place a marker in the beginning of the round. Using the Magic Loop Method knit a 1x1 rib as follows: k1, p1, for 4 cm. In the last round add 6 sts evenly.(78/84sts) Now change to needle no 6mm and start working on the pattern: Rounds 1 and 2: k all sts Round 3: SM, \* yo, pl, P3tog, pl, yo, k 1\*(repeat from\* to\*) Rounds 4-6: k all sts Repeat Rounds 3-6 until the hat measures 16/18 cm. Now it's time to decrease your stitches. Round 1: k4, k2tog to the end of the round Round 2: k all sts Round 3:k3, k2tog to the end of the round Round 4: k all sts Round 5: k2, k2tog to the end of the round Round 6: k all sts Round 8: k1, k2tog to the end of the round Round 9: same as round 8 This is your last round. When it's over, break the yarn leaving enough so that, using a sewing needle you can pass the thread through the remaining sts and bind them off. Your hat is ready!! Enjoy!! Here is a chart for the pattern.
=k O= yo =P = p3tog For more patterns and tips, you're welcome to stop by my blog : of life and yarns
