Irocknits!
Felted Hat & Stocking Ornaments By Cori Eichelberger
Needles: Double pointed needles size 10.5 or 11 Gauge: Loose! The gauge does not have to be exact since you are felting. Materials: Approximately 30-50 yards of wool that achieves a gauge of 3-4 to the inch (not superwash or blends) 12-16 sts and $18{\mathrm{-}}22{\mathrm{~rows}}=4^{\ast}{\mathrm{~}}(10{\mathrm{~cr}}$ in St. st. Abbreviations: $\mathrm{SSK=slip}$ , slip, knit, slip all stitches as if to knit. $\mathbf{CO=}$ cast on $\mathrm{K}=\mathrm{knit}$ $\mathrm{\bfP=}$ purl K2tog $=$ knit two stitches together
Hat Directions:
CO 26 stitches on double pointed needles. Join being careful not to twist yarn. Round 1: Knit. Round 2: K1, P1 around Rounds 3-22: Knit every round. Decreasing begins: Round 23: \*K1, K2tog\* around, end K2 Round 24: Knit. Round 25: \*K1, K2tog\* around Round 26: Knit Round 27: $\ast\mathrm{K}1$ , K2tog\* around Cut yarn and thread through each stitch and pull up. Weave in end. See felting instructions. Stocking Directions: Cast on 24 stitches on double pointed needles. Join being careful not to twist yarn. Round 1: Knit. Round 2: K1, P1 around Rounds 3-22: Knit every round. Redistribute the knitting so 12 stitches are one one needle and 6 stitches are on each of the other two needles. Now, working back and forth on heel stitches (12) only as follows: Row 1: $^{*}\mathrm{Sll}$ ，$\mathrm{K}1^{*}$ repeat across (turn) Row 2: Sl first st, purl to end (turn) Complete these two rows 5 times or until the heel flap is $\%$ inch less long than wide. (EX.: $2\%$ inches wide and 2 inches long) End with purl row. Turn heel: Row 1: K8 SSK, K1, turn Row 2: S11, P5, P2tog, P1, turnRow 3: S11, K6, SSK, turn Row 4: S11, P6, P2tog, turn Starting with 8 heel flap stitches knit around, picking up 6 stitches on each side (edge stitches) of the flap. (Ex.: K8, pick up 6, knit 12, pick up 6) Then, redistribute stitches so there are 10 stitches on the first needle, 12 stitches on the second needle and 10 stitches on the third needle. Decrease to shape gusset: Round 1: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 Needle 2: Knit across (12 sts) Needle 3: K1, SSK, K to end. Round 2: Knit. Repeat these two rounds 4 times or until 24 total stitches remain. Knit 8 rounds. Shape toe: Round 1: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Needle 2: K1, SSK, K to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1 Needle 3: K1, SSK, K to end. Round 2: Knit. Repeat these two rounds until 8 total stitches remain. Place stitches on two needles and kitchener stitch together with yarn.
Felting Instructions:
(Optional: Place the knitted item in a mesh style lingerie bag or a zippered pillow protector to help protect your washer from excess lint.) Set your washing machine on medium load, hot water and cold rinse. Add laundry soap, the item and an old sheet or pair of jeans to balance the load. Run one complete cycle. The first cycle won't always do much as felting usually takes more than one cycle depending upon your water, agitation and pH levels. However, you may check your shrinkage during the cycle if you are concerned about the size. After each cycle, shape with your hands a little. Even though it will unshape in the next cycle. After the last cycle, shape carefully with your hands and allow to dry completely. After the item is completely dry, use a disposable razor to shave off excess lint and fuzz. $\mathcal{Q}2002$ All rights reserved. This pattern was written for personal use, please honor the copyright. Irocknits! Designed by Cori Eichelberger 8595 Kelzer Pond Drive Victoria, MN 55386 rossandcori $@$ earthlink.net
