Caschic Hat
Sizes: to fit sizes 16-18 (20-22) Materials: 1 skein of Nakedly Knitting Bulky Weight Yarn (81 yds) Needles:Size 10 (6.00mm) DPN's or longer (32in) needle to do magic loop method if preferred. Gauge: 12 st/in in stockinette in the round. Directions: CO 50(60) st on size 10 needle. Join in the round without twisting. 1.Knit 1 Row 2. P 1 Row Repeat Last two rows once to create garter stitch edging. (4 rows total) Next Row: $\ast\mathsf{K}1$ , K1P1 into next stitch\* Repeat to the end of the round.
75(90) stitches on needle Work straight in st st for 4 inches (about 20 rows) from garter stitch edge. Next round: $\ast\mathsf{K}1$ , K2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. Decrease Rounds: Row 1 and all odd rows: K round Row 2: $\ast\mathsf{K}\ 8$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 4: $\ast\mathsf{K}7$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 6: $\ast\mathsf{K}6$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 8: $^{*}\mathsf{K}\mathsf{5}$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 10: $\ast\mathsf{K}4$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 12: $^{*}\mathsf{K}3$ , K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 14: K2, K2tog\* 5(6) times Row 16: K1, K2tog\* 5(6) times K1 row 10(12) st remain Thread yarn through all stitches and pull tight. Optional icord loop: Pick up 4 stitches across gathered section of stitches at top of hat. k across stitches. To make icord, bring yarn back out around tightly, and knit across all stitches again. Repeat for 5 more rows (7 rows total) Bind offall 4 stitches and using a needle, pull yarn through to inside of hat, forming a lop, and weave in ends. Weave in cast on tail of yarn. Steam block lightly if desired.
