A Dab of Neon
by Ann Dolina
Diffculty: Intermediate
Here is the northern US color is hard to come by during the winter months so I designed this hat to bring in a bit of brightness into the dark. A Dab of Neon is a beanie/toque style hat knit in the round on circular needles using a dark color for the body and a brighter color for the contrasting bobbles. It's knit in reverse stockinette with thin knit ribs, then there are three stranded colorwork rows of bobbles and then back to the ribbing which comes together in a star burst pattern at the top. An added pompom gives a final burst of color.
Skills used:
Materials used:
· MC 130 yards Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Dr. Zhivagos Sky colorway · CC 30 yards Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Fluroro Rose colorway
Supplies used:
· Size US 5 (or size needed to get gauge) 16inch circular needle · Size US 5 (or size needed to get gauge) double pointed needles · Yarn Darning Needle · 2 1/2 inch Pompom maker (Clover brand is the one I used) · Scissors Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches
Abbreviations:
MC = Main color CC = Contrasting Color K= Knit P = Purl CO = Cast on MB = Make bobble K2TOG = Knit two stitches together P2TOG = Purl two stitches together K1TBL = Knit one through the back loop K2TOGTBL = Knit two stitches together through the back loop
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Bobble Stitch:
Using CC yarn (K1, P1, K1, P1) into next stitch, turn. Next row: P4, turn. Next row: K4, turn. Next row: P2TOG, repeat, turn. Last bobble row: Using MC yarn K2TOG. Cast on 104 stitches using a Cabled Cast On Place a marker and join to begin knitting in the round. Row #1: (P3, K1TBL) repeat to marker. Repeat row #1 for 15 more rows (measures 2 inches from CO edge.) Row #2: P3(K1TBL, P7) repeat until last five stitches then K1TBL, P4. Repeat row #2 for 3 more rows. 1st Bobble Row: (K1TBL, P3, MB, P3) repeat to marker. Repeat row #2 for 4 rows (hat now measures 3 inches from CO edge.) Purl 4 rows. 2nd Bobble Row: P3 (MB, P7) repeat to last 5 stitches MB, P4. Purl 4 rows. Repeat row #2 for 4 rows (hat now measures 5 inches from CO edge.) 3rd Bobble Row: (P3, K1TBL, P3, MB) repeat to marker. Repeat row #2 for 4 rows. Repeat row #1 for 14 rows (hat now measures 7 inches from CO edge.)
Decreasing Section:
Row 1: (P3, K1TBL, P1, P2TOG, K1TBL) repeat to marker. (91 stitches) Row 2: (P3, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL) repeat to marker. Row 3: (P2TOG, P1, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL) repeat to marker. (78 stitches) Row 4: (P2, K1TBL) repeat to marker. Row 5: (P2TOG, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL) repeat to marker. (65 stitches) Row 6: (P1, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL) repeat to marker Row 8: (P1, K1TBL) repeat to marker. Row 7: (P1, K1TBL, P2TOG, K1TBL) repeat to marker. (52 stitches) Row 9: (P1, K1TBL, K2TOGTBL) repeat to marker (39 stitches) Row 10: P1(K1TBL, K2TOGTBL) repeat until last stitch. SL1, remove marker and slip stitch back onto left needle then K2TOGTBL. Replace marker. (26 stitches) Row 11: (K2TOGTBL) repeat to marker. (13 stitches) Designed by Ann Dolina, owner of Simply Playing. http: / /www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/ ann-dolina-s-ravelry-store www.simplyplaying.net www.simplyplaying.blogspot.com Ann is a mama living veith her family, which includes Son Sam, Hubbie Dan, and Dog Easy, in a small yellow and blue house in Minnesota. She homeschools her son, gardens and knits and spins every minute she can justif. Her son reill often quote her as saying "I just need to finish this rore ..."
Row 12: (K2TOGTBL) repeat to last stitch and K1TBL. (7 stitches) Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread yarn through remaining 7 stitches and secure on the inside of hat. Weave in all ends. Make pompom if desired leaving long tails to attach to top of hat. Pompom pictured measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Photographer: Ann Dolina Model: Maisie Van Rossum Graphic designer/layout: Emily Dyer Designs ① Ann Dolina 2015. In purchasing this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern only for your personal non-commercial use. You may not distribute or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern. 八 Please contact ann@simplyplaying.net if you have any questions about the pattern.
