Easy as 1, 2, 3 Hat. By Turner SR
Abstract
This hat is easy as 1, 2, 3. One Skein. Two Hours. Three Steps.
1-Knit, 2-Seam, 3-PomPom.
Introduction
I was walking around in a Micheals the other night and this neon flecked, super-bulky yarn called out to me. So I took it home and designed an easy cozy hat while watching Master Chef Canada, and Top Chef.
Materials
1 skein Lion's Brand WoolEase, Thick & Quick. Shown here in Toucan. Size 13 needles. 4.5' pom pom maker. Darning needle.
Methods
&Cast on 44 stitches using your cast on method of choice. Row 1: RS \*K1, P3 3\* repeat to end (44). Row 2: WS \*K3, Pl 1\* repeat to end (44). Repeat rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 9 inches from start.
End with a WS row.
Row 1: RS \*K1, P2tog, P1\* Repeat to end. (33) Row 2: WS \*K2, P1\* Repeat to end. (33) Row 3: RS \*K1, P2tog\* Repeat to end. (22) Row 4: WS \*K1, P1\* Repeat to end (22) Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread yarn through remaining stitches on needle. Remove from needle and pull tight. Using long tail, sew the side seam. Use remaining yarn to create a 4.5' pom pom. Attach to top of hat. Results
Discussion
Enjoy your new hat. It wears great to the lab on chilly days when you don't feel like styling your hair. Keep the discussion alive, share comments or successful results with me on Twitter or Instagram @Turner_SR.
Abbreviations
K-knit P-purl P2tog-Purl 2 together. RS-right side WS-wrong side
\* ---\* Instructions between stars will be repeated. (##) Stitch count.
