Georgia Tech Beanie
Recommended yarn: Lionbrand Fisherman's Wool (or any worsted weight yarn of your choice) Recommended needles: Size 8, 16 inch circular needles Size 8 DPNS Cast on 80 stitches using size 8 circular needles Knit 1 inch of 2x2 ribbing Knit 5 rows stockinette (knit all rounds) Then begin pattern below:
Rounds:
1-3. K-35, P-7, K-till end 4. K-37, P-3, K-6, P-6, K-TILL END 5. K-37, P-3, K-1, P-3, K-1, P-9, K-TILL END 6. K-37,P-3, K-1, P-14, K-TILL END 7. K-37, P-3, K-1, P-15, K-TILL END 8. K-37, P-3, K-1, P-3, K-6, P-6, K-TILL END 9. K-31, P-2, K-4, P-3, K-1, P-2, K-2, P-2, K-4, P-5, K-TILL END 10. K-31, P-3, K-3, P-3, K-1, P-2, K-1, P-3, K-5, P-5, K-TILL END 11-14. K-31, P-16, K-5, P-5, K-TILL END 15. K-51, P-5, K-TILL END 16. K-41, P-3, K-6, P-6, K-TILL END 17. K-41, P-14, K-TILL END 18. K-41, P-13, K-TILL END 19. K-41, P-12, K-TILL END 20. K-41, P-3, K-2, P-6, K-TILL END When hat reaches 8 inches (or desired length) begin decreases as follows: Round 1: (k6, k2tog) repeat til end of round (70 stitches) Round 2 (and all even numbered rounds): knit all stitches Round 3: (k5, k2tog) repeat til end of round (60 stitches) Round 5: (k4, k2tog) repeat til end of round (50 stitches) Round 7: (k3, k2tog) repeat til end of round (40 stitches) Round 9: (k2, k2tog) repeat til end of round (30 stitches) Round 11: (k1, k2tog) repeat til end of round (20 stitches) Round 13: (k2tog) repeat til end of round (10 stitches) Change to DPNs when necessary Cut yarn and thread through 10 remaining stitches, pulltightly and weave in ends Go JACKETS!!
