\~Beach Hat\~ a pattern by Tracey Withanee
Beach Hat is a quick and easy seamless hat knit in the round from the top down. It features slipped-stitch detailing, a half-linen stitch band and a 2.5 inch brim. Sizes (in diameter): small (\~22"), medium (\~23"), large (\~24") Yardage: 255 - 300 yds. Gauge: 18 stitches=4 inches using 4.5mm needles in stockinette stitch. Using magic loop method (link below) for casting on and knitting in the round...
Crown:
Cast on 8 sts and divide b/w the two needles. Row 1: knit Row 2: kfb of each st to end of round (16 sts) Row 3: knit Row 4: (k1, kfb, pm) repeat to end of round Row 5: knit Row 6: (k2, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round Row 7: knit
\~Beach Hat\~ a pattern by Tracey Withanee
Repeat rows 6 & 7 'til there are 88 sts (11 sts b/w any two markers). NOTE: each time you repeat row 6 you add ONE more knit stitch to the number of knit stitches preceding the kfb, and a total of 8 sts is added to the total stitchcount. For a MEDIUM hat work 'til there are 96 sts, for a LARGE hat work ^til there are 104 sts. Note that when you get to brim you will be starting the increases with more sts b/w markers.
Side:
Next row: (sl1p, k10, sm) repeat to end of round Next row: knit Repeat these last two row 11 times more (a total of 24 rows have been worked). Band in 'half linen stitch': Next row: (k1, wyif sl1p) repeat to end of round Next row: knit Next row: (wyif sl1p, k1) repeat to end of round Next row: knit Repeat this set of 4 rows one more time (a total of 8 rows worked).
Brim:
Next row: (sl1p, k9, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round Next row: knit Next row: (sl1p, k10, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round Next row: knit Next row: (sl1p, k11, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round Next row: knit NOTE: If working medium (96 sts) start first row of brim as (sl1p, k10, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round \~If working large (104 sts) start first row of brim as (sl1p, k11, kfb, sm) repeat to end of round Continue in this manner adding 1 stitch to knits preceding kfb within each repeat until there are 20 sts between each set of markers or 160 sts total. Bind off. Fasten in loose ends cinching up hole created by cast on edge at top of hat.
\~Beach Hat\~ a pattern by Tracey Withanee
The brim of this hat will roll up slightly. The slipped stitch detailing and regular bind off were strategic pattern choices to prevent the brim from flopping down when worn. Questions? Comments? Problems? Contact 'counterpoint' for pattern support. Glossary: k - knit kfb - knit into the front and back of the stitch pm - place marker sl1p - slip 1 stitch purl-wise sl1p wyif - slip one stitch purl-wise with yarn in front sm - slide marker Links: Magic Loop: http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdSpc0EZpnk Kfb : http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/bar-increase-english
