PSU Hat
by Stephanie Brady There is nothing better than standing in the bleachers cheering on your favorite team to victory! The problem with fall sports is always how cold it gets at night, so here's a thick and toasty hat to keep you warm. The stranded colorwork add thickness and warmth to this simple hat.
Size
Women's medium.
Materials
Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash, 1 skein White (MC) 0.5 skein Blue (CC) 220yd/100g ; or comparable worsted weight yarn
Recommended needle size
1 16" size 5 circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge 5 DPN size 5 or size needed to obtain gauge Notions Tapestry needle stitch markers stitch holder or spare DPN
GAUGE
7 stitches = 1" in stockinette stitch Skills Some experience with stranded knitting, chart reading, and knitting in the round.
Abbreviations
K2 tog: knit two stitches together P2 tog: purl two stitches together EOR: end of round CO: cast on MC: main color CC: contrasting color K: knit P: purl Using circular needle, CO 110 sts in MC and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 3 inches. Work two rounds in stockinette stitch.
Chart
Begin colorwork chart. Repeat the pattern 5 times on each round, placing stitch markers in between each repeat.
Crown Shaping
Row 1: In MC, \*Knit to 2 stitches before stitch maker, K2 tog. Repeat from \* to EOR. 11 stitches decreased. (99 stitches remaining) Row 2: Knit in MC Row 3: In CC, \*Knit to 2 stitches before stitch maker, K2 tog. Repeat from \* to EOR Row 4: Knit in CC Repeat until 22 stitches remain. K2tog to EOR Cut yarn leaving 12”' tail each. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and weave in ends.
MC: white squares CC: Grey squares Repeat chart 3 times total
