LATU by Meiju K-P
Just a simple slouchy beanie with a little cable detail. Sizing: XS(S, M, L) Fits to 6 months old(1-2 yrs old, 3-6 yrs old, adult). Fit to head circumference: \~18(\~20, \~21, \~23)" / \~46(\~50, \~54, \~58)cm By adjusting needle size and with different yarn you will get different size alterations.
Gauge:
Approx. 20 sts = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette st with larger (Us8/5mm) needles.
Materials:
Yarn:
Lamana Cusco (100% Alpaca), 2 skeins; 50g/93yds/85m per skein. OR any other DK-weight yarn to achieve the correct gauge. Needles: US 8 (5 mm) 16"/40 cm circular needle.) US 6 (4 mm) 16"/40 cm circular needle. Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge. Other: Cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch marker.
Abbreviations:
CO: cast on BO: bind off st(s): stitch(es) rep: repeat k: knit p: purl pm: place marker rnd: round sm: slip marker m1L: increase, make one left; lift strand between stitches from the front, knit through the back loop. m1R: increase, make one right; lift strand between stitches from the back, knit through the front loop. k2tog: knit 2 sts together = decrease 2/2 LC: 4 sts left slanting cable; slip 2 sts onto cable needle and keep in front of the work, k2, k2 from the cable needle. 2/2 RC: 4 sts right slanting cable; slip 2 sts onto cable needle and keep in back of the work, k2, k2 from the cable needle.
Cable pattern:
Chart is read from right to left. Follow the chart or the written pattern.
Cable Chart
Cable chart written out: Round 1: (p2, k4) x 2, p2. Round 2: (p2, k4) x 2, p2. Round 3: p2, 2/2 RC, p2, 2/2 LC, p2. Round 4: (p2, k4) x 2, p2.
Brim
CO 64(76, 88, 100) sts with smaller (US6/4mm) needles. Join in the round, pm to indicate the beginning of a rnd. Rnd 1: \*k2, p2\*, rep \*-\* to end. Continue k2, p2 ribbing for approx. 2"(5 cm).
Body
Change to larger (US8/5mm) needles. Work set up rnd for cable pattern: K10(14, 18, 22), pm (cable patt marker), \*p2, mlr, k2, m1l\*, rep \*-\* once, p2, pm, k to end. (Four [4] sts increased). Next rnd: K to cable patt marker, sm, work cable pattern, sm, k to end. Repeat above rnd until hat measures approx. 7(8, 9.5, 10)" /18(20, 23, 25) cm from the CO edge and end with rnd 3 of the cable pattern.
Crown shaping:
Decrease rnd: \*K2tog\*, rep \*\* to end. Repeat decrease rnd 2 more times. Cut yarn leaving a 8" /20 cm tail. Pull the yarn through the remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in the yarn ends. Enjoy!
