Handspun Hat
Knit pattern by Nadine Borovicka http://Nadinescrafts.blogspot.com http://Nadinespatterns.blogspot.com/ I had no idea what to make with my first handspun yarn. It was a bulky raspberry and cream 2-ply yarn. I was using Corridale, which was easy to spin but a bit too scratchy to wear next to my skin. I had just enough yardage for a hat. As a note, after rows 1 and 2, the row number I give is no longer accurate. The cast on, decreases and increases can be your choice. They don't add a particular design element so just use your favorite. Materials: Size 11 Needles Bulky Yarn- I used handspun Pom-pom maker-optional Hat is knit flat them seamed up the back. Cast on 52 stitches loosely. Method of cast on doesn't really matter as long as it is stretchy enough to be the opening edge of the hat. Row 1. Knit row Row 2. Purl row Repeat rows 1 and 2, 4 more times. 3. Knit row, decreasing 4 times evenly across the row (knit 2 together works just fine) 4.Purl row Repeat 3 and 4 once more. 5. Knit row decreasing 4 times evenly across 6. Purl row decreasing 4 times evenly across Repeat 5 and 6, 3 more times Knit 3 together 4 times. Bind off and gather top row of stitches, leaving a yarn tail long enough to sew up the seam. On your starting edge, pick up 50 stitches. 1. Knit row 2. \*Knit 2, increase \*repeat across 3. \*Knit 2, increase \*repeat across 4. Knit row Repeat row 4, 5 more times Bind off very loosely. Sew up seam of hat. Add pom-pom to top of hat if you like. This pattern, chart, and photos are property of Nadine Borovicka. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. Pattern may not be sold or used to produce items for sale without express written permission from the designer. $\circledcirc$ Copyright 2008 by Nadine Borovicka
