Beginner's Easy Knit and Purl Stripes Hat An Original Design by CraftySummer
Materials:
A. one skein of noro bonbori yarn (about 90 yards) \*(because of bonbori's unique weight, I highly recommend using bonbori for this project, however, if you do wish to substitute you will need about 90yds of either a heavy aran, or a light bulky weight yarn. if using bulky weight you may want consider going down to a needle size US10 for a snugger fit) B. 16" circular needles US 10 % C. Yarn needle for finishing
Pattern:
Step 1: Cast on 77 stitches, join in a round, be careful not to twist, and put 1 stitch marker at the join. Step 2: review the two choices: {knit 2 entire rows, purl one entire row} - repeat 3x for smaller space between stripes OR {knit 3 entire rows, purl one entire row} - repeat 3x for more space between stripes Step 3: knit all stitches until the hat is about 6 inches and then start decreases Step 4: Decrease goes as follows: {k9, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k8, k2og} rep. to end of row {k7, k2tog} rep to end of row {k6, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k5, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k4, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k3, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k2, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k1, k2tog} rep. to end of row {k2tog} rep to end of row. now 7 stitches remain Step 5: Finishing Steps: Cut a 6 inch or so tail of yarn and thread into a yarn needle. Using the needle, run the yarn through the 7 remaining stitches twice, loosely. Be sure needle is on inside of hat and pull tight to close the top. Tie off the end, weave it in and voila! You're done! This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not knit for commercial uses or profit. Please do not resell pattern as your own. Copyright Summer Leigh Griffiths of CraftySummerKnits, October 3, 2009.
