Knit Flat Bobble Hat!
A simple, slightly slouchy beanie hat, knit flat on two needles with a bobble for added style. Knit with chunky yarn, this hat is perfect for beginners.
Suggested yarn: New Lanark Chunky, 100g/120m or any other chunky weight yarn.
Suggested needle size: 7mm or similar
Gauge: 13 stitches and 17.5 rows = 10cm in unblocked stockinette stitch Skills used: K (Knit), P (Purl), K2tog (knit two stitches together), Kfb (Knit into front and back of same stitch) Size: This hat was originally written for a medium sized head (22 inches around), but notation is given for Small (Medium, Large) sizes in this format. When you reach the crown decreases start on Crown Row 5 for the small size or Crown Row 3 for the large, as indicated.
Hints and Links:
A great page to learn about stretch cast on techniques from Knitty.com: http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATsum05TT.html A kids website which helps you make a bobble or pompom (as they call it!): http: //www.kid-craft-central.com/pom-poms.html HelloKnitty.com also have a wonderful PDF guide: http://www.helloknitty.com/pdfs/pompom.pdf A guide for seaming with mattress stitch: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html
BRIM:
Loosely cast on 40 (50, 60) stitches using your favourite stretchy cast on method. Try to leave a tail of 10 inches - you'll use this later for seaming. 1st row: \*K1,P1\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. Continue in 1x1 ribbing for 1.5 inches or 4cm - for me this was about 8 rows - or to desired length.
BODY:
1st row (right side): \*K4, kfb\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. [48 (60, 72)stitches] 2nd row (wrong side): Purl across all stitches 3rd row (right side): Knit across all stitches Repeat rows 2 and 3 until work measures 7.5 inches or 19cm (or to desired length) from cast on edge, finishing with a WS purl row. For me this was another 17 rows, so 19 rows of stockinette total.
CROWN:
Crown row 1 (rs): \*k8, k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. Medium only-[54 stitches] Crown row 2 (ws): Purl across all stitches Crown row 3 (rs): \*K7, k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. Medium and large only - [(48, 64) stitches] Crown row 4 (ws): Purl across all stitches Crown row 5 (rs): \*K2, k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. All sizes -[36 (36, 48) stitches] Crown row 6 (ws): Purl across all stitches Crown row 7 (rs): \*K1, k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. [24 (24, 32) stitches] Crown row 8 (ws): Purl across all stitches Crown row 9 (rs): \*k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. [12(12, 16) stitches] Crown row 10 (ws): Purl across all stitches Crown row 11 (rs): \*k2tog\*, repeat between \* \* to end of row. [6 (6, 8) stitches] Break yarn, thread onto a needle and pass through remaining stitches, draw tight and fasten off.
FINISHING:
Turn hat inside out and seam together. Weave in ends on wrong side of hat. Make a large bobble and fasten to top of hat on the right side where the last row of stitches are drawn together. Gently wash and block if desired. Wear with pride!
Designed by Sadielou for The Yarn Cake, Glasgow
This pattern may not be reproduced or sold without express permission of the designer
