GO HOKIES!
by Holly Easterling "GO HOKIES!" is a simple knit beanie with the Virginia Tech sports logo. The wool blend is soft, warm, and naturally water resistant, making it perfect for game day! A great project for beginners and first attempts at color work, this pattern is worked in the round in stockinette stitch. There is very little shaping and no purling.
Sizing:
Child Small 5.75" long 17.5" circumference Medium 6"long 19" circumference Large\* 6.5" long 20" circumference Adult Small\* 6.5" long 20" circumference Medium 7.25" long 22.5" circumference Large 7.5" long 24" circumference \* Child large and adult small are the same size. This hat is knit with zero ease. When in doubt, select a larger size and lightly felt the finished product to fit.
Yarn:
Rowan Kid Classic in 872 (Earth), 1 skein Rowan Kid Classic in 870 (Rosewood), 1 skein
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Needles:
Size 8 DPN (5) You may also use the magic loop method on 9" circular needles. This option requires 4 stitch markers.
Gauge:
4.5 stitches/inch 6.5 rows/inch
Abbreviations:
MC - main color For adult size L, MC is Rosewood (burnt orange). For all other sizes, MC is Earth (Chicago maroon). CC - contrast color For adult size L, CC is Earth (Chicago maroon). For all other sizes, CC is Rosewood (burnt orange). SSK - slip, slip, knit Slip two stitches (one by one) to right needle, then insert left needle into front of both stitches and knit them together. K2tog - knit 2 together Knit two stitches together as one.
Pattern:
All sizes: Using MC, C0 70 (75, 80, 90, 96) stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows. Rows 1l to 2O for sizes CS, CM\*, AS, AM\*: Switch to CC and follow the chart below, working from bottom right and repeating till the end of the row. \* Child medium and adult medium omit the first stitch on the chart.
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Rows 1l to 30 for size AL: Switch to CC and work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows. Switch to MC for row 2l and follow the chart below, working from bottom right and repeating till the end of the row.
All sizes:
Divide evenly onto 4 needles (or into 4 sections and place markers). Continue working in stockinette stitch, alternating colors every 10 rows. On row 23 (25, 27, 29, 31), begin decreasing as follows: Row A - \*SSK, knit to 2 stitches left, K2tog\* repeat to end Row B - K all
Repeat these last two rows while continuing to alternate colors every 10 rows until 6 (9,8, 10, 16) stitches remain. Cut the yarn and draw the tail tightly through the live stitches. Weave in ends and lightly block brim to prevent curling.
Copyright:
All rights reserved. This pattern is for entertainment and personal use only. Please contact Holly Easterling at holly@vt.edu for more information.
