Bob'sBeanie
On 22nd June 2013, "Team Bob" (Alex, Amy & Laura) will be doing a non-stop 100km charity walk from London to Brighton to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. The walk is in memory of Alex's dad and Laura's grandfather - both called Bob - and they're looking to raise f2000 to help the BHF combat heart disease. By buying this pattern you've already supported them as all the profits go to Team Bob, and by knitting and wearing it (and walking in it!) you'll be helping to promote the link between walking and a healthy heart! The hat is designed to be roomy and comfortable and to come down over the wearer's ears - ideal for long walks... You can find out more about Team Bob at http://www.justgiving.com/teams/teambobor http://www.facebook.com/#!/TeamBob2013
Materials:
One 100g skein Artesano Aran sh. 42 Wester (MC) One 100g skein Artesano Aran sh. ca03 Maple (CC). Yarn support for this project has been generously http://www.artesanoyarns.co.uk One set 3.75mm and one set 4.5mm needles - either DPNs or circular according to your preference.
Special abbreviations:
k2tog - knit 2 together ssk - slip 2 stitches one at a time, knit together through back of loop
Tension:
19 stitches x 23 rounds using 4.5mm needles to 10 cm over stocking stitch using stranded colourwork.
Size:
Small (50cm circumference to fit up to 54.5cm head circumference); Medium (55cm circumference to fit up to 58.5cm head circumference); Large (59cm circumference to fit up to 62.5cm head circumference); Extra Large (63cm circumference to fit up to 67cm head circumference) If you're planning to wear your hat for long periods (e.g. out on 100km walks!) you may find it more comfortable to knit a size larger than you usually would. It is designed to come over your ears. Instructions for larger sizes are shown in (parentheses), except for the heart chart set up and crown shaping whether different instructions are given for each size. Extra Large size shown in photo.
Pattern:
Using MC and smaller size needles, cast on 96 (104; 112; 120) stitches. Place marker & join to work in round. Change to MC. Work 1 round in K2, P2 rib.\*
Change to larger needles. Knit 1 (1, 1, 2) rounds in MC WorkWalker chart over next 15 rounds - 12 (13, 14, 15) horizontal repeats per round. K 0 (0, 0, 1) rounds in MC. Set upheartchart asfollows: Set up round: S + M - K one round in MC, decreasing 4 st evenly across round - 92 (100) st L - K one round in MC, decreasing 2 st evenly across round - 110 st XL - K one round in MC. Round 1 of heart chart: S - \*In CC, K3, pm, k round 1 of heart chart, pm; rep from \* to end of round. M + XL - \*pm, k round 1 of heart chart; rep from \* to end of round. L - \*In CC, k2, pm, k round 1 of heart chart, pm; rep from \* to end of round. (c) Miranda Jollie aka hanwellknitter 2013 Continue to work heart chart for next 10 rounds, knitting 3 (0,2,0) st in MC between each horizontal repeat. You should have 76 (80, 90, 96) st remaining. Remove markers except end of round markers. Use MC onlv from here on (all sizes). Shape crown: Small: Round 1: \*k2tog, ssk, ssk, k11, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (60 st). Round 2: \*k2, ssk, k9, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (52 st).
Round 3: \*k2tog, ssk, k7, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (40 st). Round 4: \*K, ssk, k5, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (32 st). Round 5: \*K, ssk, k3, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (24 st). Round 6: k2tog, rep to end (12 st). Round 7: k2tog, rep to end (6 st). Break yarn and draw through remaining stitches, and sew firmly to the inside of the crown.
Medium:
Round 1: \*k, ssk, k11, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (70 st). Round 2: \*k, ssk, k9, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (60 st). Round 3: \*k, ssk, k7, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (50 st). Round 4: \*k, ssk, k5, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (40 st). Round 5: \*k, ssk, k3, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (30 st). Round 6: \*k, ssk, k1, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (20 st). Round 7: k2tog, rep to end of round (10 st). Round 8: k2tog, rep to end of round (5 st). Break yarn and draw through remaining stitches, and sew firmly to the inside of the crown. eak yarn and draw through remaining stitches, and sew firmly to the inside of the crown.
Extra large
Round 1: \*k, ssk, k11, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (84 st)) Round 2: knit. Round 3: \*k, ssk, k9, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (72 st) Round 4: knit. Round 8: \*k, ssk, k1, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round (24 st). Round 9: k2tog; rep to end of round (12 st) Round 10: k2tog; rep to end of round (6 st). eak yarn and draw through remaining stitches, and sew firmly to the inside of the crown.
Finishing:
Weave in ends, ensuring any gap at the cast-on point is neatly closed. Gently handwash, roll in a towel to remove excess moisture and block to size. The best way to block is to shape it over a mixing bowl or similar of the appropriate size. Make a pom pom (if desired) and secure firmly to the top. You can find pom pom instructions at: http://www.helloknitty.com/pdfs/pompom.pdf Wear your hat with pride!
