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TC MONTY HAT Sizes S/M, L/XL
Finished Measurements
Circumference S/M 17 in (44cm) L/XL 19 in (48cm), Depth S/M Depth 9.25 in (23.5cm) L/M Depth 9.5 in (24cm)
Yarn
Worsted, Afghan or Aran Weight yarn: Designed in a Woolen Spun, 100% Montadale wool, 2-ply, 2 colors from Solitude Wool. ,[Purple Iris (C1) with Creeping Phlox (CC)] This yarn is very airy and light so it will not droop and gives you the stand-up effect. With an Aran weight the resulting hat will have a semi-slouchy look. Both looks are great depending on your preference.Requires80yards/73meters ofeach of two colors of your choice; one light, one dark.
Gauge
18 sts x 24 rnds = 2-inch x 4-inch tube in stockinette stitch worked on dpn. Take time to check gauge. I am a tighter-than-average knitter, so you may have to go down a needle size to get the pattern gauge.
Suggested Needle Sizes
US 9 (5.5mm) circular 16-inch needles US 9 (5.5mm) set of 5, double-pointed-needles US 8 (5 mm) circular 16-inch needles (optional, if you like a snugger fit for the rib band)
Notions
Row counter (optional), Tapestry needle
Stitch Glossary
M1L: Make a left-leaning increase: With the LH needle, pick up the bar between last stitch worked and next stitch from front to back, knit into the back loop to twist thestitch. M1R: Make a right-leaning increase: With the LH needle, pick up the bar between last stitch worked and next stitch from back to front, knit into the front loop to twist the stitch. Tw2: Twist Two. Knit second st on LH needle, knit first st on LH needle, slip both sts from needle together.
Abbreviations
BO:bind off C1: main color CC: contrasting color CO: cast on cm:centimeters dec: decrease DPN: douple pointed needles inc: increase k: knit LH: left hand p: purl pm: place marker RH: right hand rnds: rounds sm: slip marker st(s): stitch or stitches WS: wrong side of work, or back side ( ): alternate number or instructions
Pattern Notes
Use a stretchy cast-on and bind-off for best results. I used the Alternative Long-Tail cast-on and Jeny Staiman's Interlock bind-off. If you are unfamiliar with either of these methods you may find several YouTube videos on how to perform them. I used a join-in-the-round technique that requires one added stitch at the time of cast-on. If you choose to try this method you may go to my website for a visual how-to under the Techniques heading. The written instructions are included at the here;
Special Technique
Add one stitch to cast-on number required 79 (91). Before beginning the first round; slip the first cast-on stitch as if to purl, from the left hand needle to the tip of the right hand needle,now lift the second stitch(the lastcast-onstitch)ontherighthand needle over this slipped stitch, place a marker between them and begin your round. If you are working with DPN you may want to use a clip on marker tomark thelast needleforthe round.
Monty Two-Color Diamonds
CO 78 (90) sts using circular needle, C1, and your preferred stretchy method. Pm and join your work and begin Ribbing Rnd 1: \*K2, p1; rep from \* to m. Rnd 2: \*Tw2, p1; rep from \* to m. Rnds 3-8: Rep 1-2, 3 more times. Color Work Set-Up Rnd 9: Knit. Rnd 10: \*K12 (17), M1R, k1, M1L; rep from \* to m. 90 (100) sts. Rnds 11 and 12: Knit. Rnds 13-31: Work Color Chart for diamonds or color blocking. Rnds 32-36: Knit to desired length. For a custom Fit: Try on the hat at or around 34 - 40 rounds to check the depth of the hat for your head, or measure for your recipient. You will want to take into consideration the addition of two and half inches that will be the knitting for the crown shaping. Rnd 36 and beyond: Knit to desired length prior to start of the crown. Crown Divide stitches onto the dpns as follows: N1 and N3: 22 (24) sts, N2 and N4: 23 (26) sts. Place a clip-on marker below the last st on the final needle to mark the end of the rnd. Work crown shaping instructions for your size. S/M Only Rnd 1: \*[K9, k2tog] 3 times, k10, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-82 sts. Rnds 2: Knit. Rnd 3: \*[K8, k2tog] 3 times, k9, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-74 sts. Rnd 4 and 8: Knit. Rnd 5: \*[K7, k2tog] 3 times, k8, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-66 sts. Rnds 6: Change to CC, and knit to end. Rnd 7: \*[K6, k2tog] 3 times, k7, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd- 58 sts. Rnd 9: \*[K5, k2tog] 3 times, k6, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd- 50 sts. Rnd 10: \*[K4, k2tog] 3 times, k5, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-42 sts. Rnd 11: \*[K3, k2tog] 3 times, k4, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-34 sts. Rnd 12: \*[K2, k2tog] 3 times, k3, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd -26 sts. Rnd 13: \*[K1, k2tog] 3 times, k2, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd -18 sts. Rnd 14: \*[K2tog] 3 times, k1, k2tog; rep from \* to end o1 rnd-10 sts.
L/XL Only
Rnd 1: \*K10, k2tog, k11, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-92 sts. Rnds 2: Knit. Rnd 3: \*K9, k2tog, k10, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd84 sts. Rnd 4 and 8: Knit. Rnd 5: \*K8, k2tog, k9, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd76 sts. Rnds 6: Change to CC, and knit to end. Rnd7: \*K7, k2tog, k8, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd68 sts. Rnd 9: \*K6, k2tog, k7, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd60 sts. Rnd 10: \*K5, k2tog, k6, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd52 sts. Rnd 11: \*K4, k2tog, k5, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd44 sts. Rnd 12:\*K3, k2tog, k4, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd36 sts. Rnd 13:\*K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd28 sts. Rnd 14:\*K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd20 sts. Rnd 15: \*K2tog, k1, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd-12 sts.
Finishing Hat
Cut yarn, leaving a 12-in / 30.5-cm tail. With your tapestry needle, thread the tail through the remaining sts on your dpn and pull tight, cinching up remaining sts to closeupthecrown.Pull theyarn through to the inside and weave in some of the tail. Weave in all other loosethreads.
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