the super bulky ribbed hat for kids
This is the latest installment in my ever evolving the super bulky.'line of patterns! After making several super bulky scarves to give as Christmas presents, I figured I needed a super bulky hat to give out with all of them too.. I'm a glutton for punishment3?. Just like allof the other patterns in this series, they are designed to be quick and durable with definite cuteness! Hope you enjoy the hat asmuchasthecowl and scarf..
materials:
2 skeins by Lion Brand Hometown USA {l used 1 each of Cambridge Tweed and Tampa Spice? size 13 circular needles {9.0 mm? 16" length set of size 13 double pointed needles tapestry needle
size:
Hat width is 16 inches around (unstretched) Hat height is 10.5 inches (not folded)
dire ction s brim of the hat?:
Cast on 44 stitches on a US13 circular needle. Place marker to signify the beginning of the round. {lmportant: As you join the round be careful not to twist.} Row 1 {set up the 2x2 rib}: \*k2, p2. Repeat from \* across the entire round. Continue \*k2, p2 rib for 10 more rounds {approx 4 inches from the cast on}. This creates the brim of the hat. Optional stripe: To add a stripe to the brim of the hat, knit as follows: In the main color, cast on and knit in the rib per the instructions above for 3 rounds. Switch to the contrast color and knit for 4 rounds. Then, change back to the main color and knit for an additional 3 rounds.
dire ctio n s {body of the hat?:
Change over to the stockinette stitch and knit an additional 1o rounds. Piece will measure approx. 8 12 inches from the cast on round. directions {crown ofthe hat?: Round 1: k2, k2tog entire round {33 stitches? Round 2: knit the entire round Round 3: k1, k2tog entire round {22 stitches? Round 4: knit the entire round Round 5: k2tog entire round {11 stitches? Round 6: k2tog entire round {6 stitches? Break yarn. ead the tapestry needle and weave the yarn through the loops and draw it tigh Weave in ends.
