Starry Noggin
Size: To fit an average size adult head Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows $=\cdot$ 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch. Materials: · 1/2 skien of Malabrigo Worsted Weight Merino (any worsted/aran weight yarn wool or wool-blend yarn will substitute nicely) : US Size 9 Circular Needle, 16 inches · US Size 9 DPN (double point needles) (The pattern will Magic Loop easily. Use your preferred method for working in the round.) : Tapestry Needle · Stitch Marker (optional) Difficulty: · This pattern is recommended for a beginner knitter.
Skills Needed:
· Knit and purl stitches Knitting in the round Decreasing stitches
Abbreviations:
K- Knit P - Purl K2tog - Knit two together (Decrease stitch) 2tog - Purl two together (Decrease stitch)
Pattern:
CO96 (I prefer the long tail cast onbut which ever works best for you) PM and join for working in the round (be certain to not twist the stitches) Round 1,3 (K1 P1) Round 2,4 (K3 Pi) Round 5 (K10 P2) Repeat Round 5 for desired length from CO (5 inches shown) Decrease Rounds: Round 6 (K2tog K8 P2) Round 7 (K2tog K7 P2) Round 8 (K2tog K6 P2) Round 9 (K2tog K5 P2) Round 10 (K2tog K4 P2) Round 11 (K2tog K3 P2) Round 12 (K2tog K2 P2) Round 13 (K2tog K1 P2) Round 14 (K2tog P2) Round 15 (K1 P2tog)Round 16 (K2tog) pull through, weave
