Dragonhide Helm
Equip: Increases frost resistance This hat uses a modified version of the Dragon Skin stitch pattern from Barbara Walker's Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Materials: $5\;\mathrm{mm}$ double-pointed needles (set of 5), approximately 170 yards of aran-weight yarn. Hat shown was knit with Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Teal (30). Gauge: 4.5 st/inch Cast on 96 stitches, 24 on each of 4 needles. Work in $2\mathbf{x}2$ rib for 1.5 inches Next round: knit Work in $2\mathbf{x}2$ rib for 1.5 inches more. Next round: $^{*}\mathrm{k}6,\mathrm{m}1$ , repeat from \* to end (112 stitches, 28 on each needle). Commence chart. Work 3 repeats of chart (36 rows). Note: The chart only shows the pattern (even-numbered) rows. All odd numbered rows are knit.
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Crown decreases: round 38: $\ast\boldsymbol{1}_{\mathrm{k}\mathcal{2}}$ tog, k9, ssk, k1, repeat from \* to end round 40: \*k2tog, k7, ssk, k1, repeat from \* to end round 42: \*k2tog, k5, ssk, k1, repeat from \* to end continue decreases as set until 32 stitches remain. Next round: k2tog all around Next round: k Next round: k2tog all around Break off yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and draw up tight. Weave in ends. Wash according to yarn band directions and block.
