Star-Spangled Hat
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Requirements 3. Instructions 4. Trivia, Tips and more 1. Introduction Hello, I am IM4MAN. This is a new hat pattern - again inspired by the trailer for the Captain America: First Avenger movie. If you like stars, are a proud American, or are a huge Captain America fan as I am, you'll love this hat.
2. Requirements
You need: yarn: type ,Sport" according to http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html - one skein of blue - one skein of white → I don't want to give too specific shades; just pick the ones you like best You need: needles - one circular needle, size 3,5 mm - one set of dpns, size 3,5 mm - one sewing needle or whatever you use to weave in ends Iam 4MAN Designs: Star-Spangled Hat → the circular needle is optional, you can work with just the dpns if you want You need: techniques - knitting in the round - ribbing 2x2 - stockinette stitch in the round - decreasing by knitting two together 3.Instructions Cast on 96 stitches in blue Join in the round Work 2x2 ribbing for 15 rounds Knit one row Chart: Work this chart 4-times
Knit 6 rows /k11 k2tog/ until there are 5 stitches remaining, knit those Knit 6 rows /k10 k2tog/ + k5 Knit 6 rows /k9 k2tog/ + k5 Chart: Work this chart 5-times Explanation: The dark blue stands for blue, the light blue for white; the little stars mean k2tog → row 1 would be: k15 in blue → row 2 would be: k13 k2tog
At the end, you will have 5 stitches left; cut off the yarn in a long tail, thread a needle through the remaining stitches, pull tight. Weave in all ends. Block, stretch if necessary. Finished! 4. Trivia, Tips and more I made two versions of the hat, one with the typical blue & white, and a retro-one with a jeanslike color and light beige. Both are awesome. Just use whatever shades or even colors you want; stick with blue & white for the American feeling, but if you feel like using neon-green and black, go for it! Pay attention when you are working the first chart: use markers if you want. But watch out that you don't pull your hat too tightly or you will have problems later on!
