by Courtney Kelley Warmth, elfioh cuteneso and built in otay hut practicality-aperfectcombination! SIZES: 3-9 months. Finished hat meas 7"H (excluding earflaps) and 14" circ. 9-18 months. Finished hat meas 7"H (excluding earflaps) and 16" circ. The hat is designed for a snug fit. Due to nature of yarn and fabric, hat has quite a bit of stretch. MATERIALS: 1 set US #6 double pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. Darning needle. YARN: Single color hat: Koigu Kersti, ( 100% Merino, 114 yds/50 g skein) - 1 skein. For contrasting brim (shown) you will need 1 skein each of 2 colors. You may also use KPPM or KPPPM doubled. GAUGE: 20 sts and 34 rows = 4"in StSt NECESSARYSKILLS: Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing.
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DIRECTIONS: Cast on 6 sts, 2 on each of 3 double pointed needles. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker to indicate beginning of round. Set up: Knit one round. Next round: \*K1, K1f&b; repeat from \* around. (9 sts). Knit 2 rounds. Next round: \*K1f&b; repeat from \* around. (18 sts). Knit 4 rounds. Next round: \*K1f&b; repeat from \* around. (36 sts) Knit 8 rounds. Next round: \*K1f&b; repeat from \* around. (72 sts) 3-9 months size only: Knit in stockinette stitch in the round for 3.5" 9-18 months size only: Knit in stockinette stitch in the round for 1.5". Next round: \*K9, K1f&b; repeat from \* around. (80 sts). Knit in stockinette stitch in the round for 2". Edge (all sizes): If using a contrast color, break yarn and begin working with contrast color. Round 1: \*K1, P1; rep from \* around. Round 2: \*P1, K1; rep from \* around. Repeat rounds 1 & 2 four more times. Bind off 22 (26) sts. Begin working back and forth on 2 dpn as follows: Maintaining seed stitch pattern as set, work back and forth on remaining 50 (54) sts for 4 rows. Next row, knit 16, bind off 18 (22) stitches, knit remaining 16. Place first 16 sts on spare yarn, dpn, or stitch holder. Earflaps: Keeping seed stitch in pattern as set, work 5 rows on last16 sts. Begin decreasing as follows: Row 1: \*K2tog, work in patt to end. Repeat previous row until 2 sts remain. Knit two together and fasten off. Place 16 remaining sts on dpn. Join new yarn and keeping seed stitch in pattern as set, work 5 rows. Begin decreasing as follows: Row 1: \*K2tog, work in patt to end. Repeat previous row until 2 sts remain. Knit two together and fasten off. Make ties: Cut three strips of yarn 30" long. Thread all three strands together through bottom of earflap so that they hang evenly. Twist each group of three strands together in the same direction until they begin to kink. Tie ends together and allow the strands to twist back on themselves. Repeat above for other earflap. 2009 Rosie's Yarn Cellar. Not to be reproduced,re-knit, re-sold or taught for proft
