Blue Sunflowers Slouchy Hat
Designed by: Kalliopi Aronis Feeling the winter blues? Knit some blue sunflowers! Why did I design them in blue and not yellow? Well like the color! Have fun knitting this slouchy hat in your favorite color combination.
Fits 21"-23" head Yarn is very stretchy
Yarn
Lion Brand Yarn LB Collection Superwash Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 306 yds [280m/100 g): Ivory (MC), 1 skein Denim (CC1), 1 skein Mahogany (CC2), 1 skein (only small amount was used) 22 sts and 24 rnds = 4"in Fair Isle
Tools
Size US2 (2.75 mm) circular needle Size US3 (3.25 mm) circular needle and DPNs Markers (m) Pompom maker or cardboard
Notes
Hat is worked in the round FYl: I knit REALLY loose which is why I go down so many needle sizes
Abbreviations
MC: Main Color CC1: Contrasting Color 1 CC2: Contrasting Color 2 PM: Place Marker k1, p1 rib: \*k1, p1 repeat from \* around rnd(s): round(s) k: knit k2tog: knit 2 together sts: stitches dec: decrease rep: repeat
Hat
Using CC1 and smaller circular needle, CO 130 sts. PM and join in the rnd being careful not to twist sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 1" Switch to larger circular needle Work chart 5 times around NOTE: Stems in rounds 15 and 16 can be done in duplicate st
Crown
Continuing in MC: Dec rnd: \*k11, k2tog, pm, rep from \* around - 10 sts dec (120 sts) Next rnd: k 1 round Next rnds: rep dec round 4 times (80 sts) switch to dpns when sts no longer fit comfortably on circular needle Next rnd: \*k2, k2tog, rep from \* around (60 sts) Next rnd: \*k1, k2tog, rep from \* around (40 sts) Next rnd: \*k2tog, rep from \* around (20 sts) Next rnd: \*k2tog, rep from \* around (10 sts) Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts
Finishing
Weave in ends. Make a large pompom using Denim and Mahogany yarn. Attach to top of hat. Enjoy!
