The Jos Hat
Materials: One skein The Jos yarn, one set size 10 knitting needles or size to obtain gauge, one set size 10 double pointed knitting needles or size to obtain gauge, tapestry needle Gauge: 3 sts/inches in stockinette stitch Size: Adult medium (child's medium)
An Introduction
The Jos (short for Johannes) is a special hat..and a special story. Jos Clarbout was a young man who unexpectedly and tragically died August 1999. He was a charismatic person in life and continues to be after death. I would never have had the courage to trust myself about knitting and designing if it hadn't been for Jos and his "yossel's Toessels." The incredible thing is I have never met, spoken or had any communication with him at all. You can see his story at http://sepwww.stanford.edu/sep/jon/family/jos/ . Please think about those who have influenced the way you view life while you knit this hat, especially those no longer with us. Then consider giving your hat to someone who needs it - it is, afterall,"like se...on yourhead." Marta Poling Copyright @ 2002, Marta Poling. All rights reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced by any means without the express, written permission of the author. Please do not copy this pattern or any other pattern. Page 1
The Jos Hat
Abbreviations: st(s)=stitch(es) p=purl k2tog= knit two sts together k=knit ssk=slip as if to knit, slip as if to knit, knit both sts together
Instructions:
Brim: Using straight needles, cast on 75 (61) sts using an elastic method such as double cast on or by casting onto a needle two sizes larger. Knit 4 rows. Repeat the following pattern 5 (4) times: Row 1: (k1, k into the row below (see diagram)) repeat across, end with k1 Row2:k Row 3: k1 (k1, k into the row below (see diagram)) repeat across, end with k2 Row4:k
Body of Hat: Change to double pointed needles. Knit 1 row, dividing stitches evenly. Join. Begin knitting in the round. Knit 24 (18) rows. Note: You may notice this is stockinette stitch. However, the right side is the reverse of the brim's right side. This allows the brim to be turned up in a cuff. When looking at your work, you should see the wrong side of the brim with stockinette stitch above it.
Crown:
Adult: Row 1: k1, k2tog, k10, ssk - repeat across Rows 2 & 3:Knit Row 4: k1, k2tog, k8, ssk - repeat across Rows 5& 6:Knit Row 7: k1, k2tog, k6, ssk - repeat across Rows 8 & 9: Knit Row 10: k1, k2tog, k4, ssk - repeat across Rows 11 & 12: Knit Row 13: k1, k2tog, k2, ssk - repeat across Rows 14& 15: Knit Row 16 k2tog around until 6 sts remain, break yarn, thread through remaining sts and pull snug. Child: Row 1: k2tog, k2tog, k7, ssk - repeat across Rows 2 & 3:Knit Row 4: k1, k2tog, k5, ssk - repeat across Rows 5 & 6: Knit Row 7: k1, k2tog, k3, ssk - repeat across Rows 8 & 9: Knit Row 10: k2tog around around until 6 sts remain, break yarn, thread through remaining sts and pull snug. Finishing: Sew up brim seam and weave in all ends. Copyright @ 2002, Marta Poling. All rights reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced by any means without the express, written permission of the author. Please do not copy this pattern or any other pattern. Page 2
