Sophia's Crown Hat
designed by Sylvia Cannizzaro for Sligo's Muse
Materials:
Lamb's Pride Bulky Weight, 1 skein Mohair blend, bulky, about 125 yards gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows= 4 inches needles: one pair each size 8 and 9 US single point needles, or size to obtain gauge. A circular needle [16"] may be used for working in the round, if preferred [and notes on this option are provided in square brackets]. yarn needle thinner, matching yarn for seaming and shaping
Size:
This pattern makes a children's large or adult's small hat, about 22" diameter. Change sizes by working on smaller or larger needles. The sewing at the end is an essential part of the design—-it helps define the shape and fit. Stitches: Garter Stitch: knit all rows [alternate knit and purl rounds] Seed Stitch: row/round 1: k1, p1, repeat from \* across/around all following rows/rounds: knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches Stockinette Stitch: odd rows: knit even rows: purl [knit all rounds] \*MK=make knot: [k1, pl, k1, p1, kl, pl, kl] all in next stitch, then with point of left-hand needle, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th stitch over the first stitch. Beginners may wish to substitute a simple knit stitch for the knot row 8 would then simply read “k7."
First, make the rim:
Begin with the points (make 8). For each point: Using the Lamb's Pride, and the smaller needles cast on 1 stitch. row 1: inc in stitch row 2: inc in first stitch, k1 row 3: k3 row 4: inc in first st, k1, inc in last st row 5:k5 row 6: inc in first st, k3, inc in last st row 7: k7 row 8: k3,MK\*, k3 row 9: k7 row 10: inc in first st, k5, inc in last st row 11: k9 Break yarn, leave point on needle. Join the points by knitting straight across [or around, if knitting in the round]. You should have 72 stitches. Work in garter stitch for 3 rows, then in seed stitch until band measures 3-4"” or desired length, ending on a right side row. Break yarn.
Next, make the hat:
Join the mohair blend or other bulky weight contrasting yarn and, using the larger needles, knit one row. [Reverse direction on the circular needle.] Continue in Stockinette st for 7-9" inches. The longer you work, the more ear coverage you'll get. Continuing in stockinette stitch, decrease as follows: row 1: k2 tog; rep. all the way around (36 stitches) row 2: purl [or knit] row 3: k2 tog; rep. all the way around (18 stitches) row 4: purl [or knit] row 5: k2 tog; rep. all the way around (9 stitches) Break yarn and thread through remaining 9 stitches, pull to tighten. Sew seam.
Finishing:
Fold the hat inside the rim and sew together along base, using yarn needle and the smaller yarn. Also, sew the hat to the rim along the base of the points. Be careful not to sew too tightly. Weave in all ends. (Note that many ends can be hidden inside the rim.
