not afraid of anything
Walk down the street in this hat and you show the world that you aren't afraid of anything. A quick knit in the round in a size that fits most folks (9.5 inches from top to brim, 15 inches from top to end of earflaps) will have you ready for your next heist in a jiffy. This hat is knit from Nerd Girl Yarns Squish superwash merino bulky in a three color Thrilling Heroics special edition set. One set makes at least two hats, three depending on how thick and large you make your pompoms.
Supplies & Info
Yarn: Nerd Girl Yarns Squish (1oo% superwash merino, bulky weight, 120 yards). One skein each in the colorways Pretty Cunning (red), Shiny! (yellow), and Mudder's Milk (orange). All three are also sold together as a set called Thrilling Heroics. Needles: US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16" circular and US 11 (8mm) 16" circular (US 11 DPNs or magic loop technique for top of hat), tapestry needle Gauge: 10 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches in stockinette Size: One size fits most (9.5 inches from top to brim, 15 inches from top to end of earflaps)
Directions for Hat Body
With orange yarn and US 10.5 (6.5mm) circulars cast on 48 stitches, join in the round being careful not to twist. Mark beginning of round with stitch marker. Knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for four rounds. Switch to US 11 (8mm) 16" circulars and knit all stitches stockinette for 2.5 inches. Change to yellow yarn and knit 8 rounds stockinette.
Begin hat decreases:
1) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 6 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 2) Knit around. 3) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 5 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 4) Knit around. 5) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 4 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 6) Knit around. 7) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 3 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 8) Knit around. 9) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 2 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 10) Knit around. 11) \*k2tog (knit two stitches together), knit next 1 stitches\*, repeat \* to end. 12) Knit around. 13) k2tog (knit two stitches together) all the way around. Break yarn and thread yarn through live stitches and pull tightly closed, securing. Directions for Ear Flaps With red yarn and US 11 (8mm) needles pick up 10 stitches along brim cast on. 1) Knit all stitches (right side - outside of hat), turn. 2) Purl all, turn. Repeat for a total of 12 rows.
Earflap decreases:
1) SSK (slip, slip, knit), knit to last two stitches, k2tog (knit two stitches together), turn. 3) SSK (slip, slip, knit), knit to last two stitches, k2tog (knit two stitches together), turn.
Leave about three inches of yarn hanging (do not weave in) and unravel for tassel. Repeat for other ear flap with 1o stitches of cast on edge in between the end of one ear flap and the start of the next.
Finishing
Make a haphazard pompom using all three colors of yarn and secure to top of hat. Jayne's mom's wasn't perfect and yours shouldn't be either. Weave in ends and wear with confidence. Christa Casebeer, aka linuxchic, is a former linux sysadmin turned fiber artist and is the force behind Nerd Girl Yarns & Chaos Theory Goods. She values open source, creative commons, and awaits Maker Faire with baited breath & dye on her hands. Christa frequently finds she has way too many hobbies, books, yarn and fandoms but doesn't plan on cutting back on any of them. She can be contacted on Ravelry as linuxchic or via www.nerdgirlyarns.com
This pattern is available for free download via Ravelry: XXXXXX link here. This pattern is for personal & educational use only. Instructions, photos, and colorways are the intellectual property of Christa Casebeer. This pattern is not endorsed by, imply endorsement or have or imply an official connection with characters, flms or rightsholders it may be inspired by.
