The Manly Cyclist's Hat A knitting recipe by Sarah Wright Found in the Sea Designs
This is a hat for a bloke to wear under his cycle helmet on chilly mornings. Black so he can be cool, soft so he won't be itchy, possum/wool blend so he'll be super warm, light and thin so he can roll it up and put it in his pocket when the sun comes out. Cool for girls too of course. Here's the recipe for an average man sized hat (should fit snugly): 1 ball Supreme Possum Merino with Silk 4 ply, preferably black. 2.75mm needles or size to get gauge. Gauge = 30sts/4" CO144sts K2 P2 ribbing for 1/2 an inch. Continue in stocking stitch until hat measures 4" from CO edge. Knit 1 round placing markers as follows: k12, pm, then pm every 24 sts. Decrease round: k to 2sts before marker, k2tog, sm, ssk repeat to end of round. K5rnds workdecround k5rnds work decround. k 3 rounds work dec round. Repeat dec every 4th round 'til you have 48sts. Then work decs every other round 'til you have 24sts. Cut yarn thread tail through remaining sts and pull tight, fasten to inside of hat sewing up any hole in the top. Give it to a man or cyclist you love and bask in the warmth of their gratitude. Or put it on your art deco lamp, whatever.
