This pattern makes a small hat, with a 40cm brim. To increase the size, simply add more stitches and decrease rows. Don't worry if there are extra stitches left over at the end of the decrease round - they blend in fairly well and people will be distracted by the puppy anyway! Yarn: Tools: 8ply white yarn 3.5mm circular or DPN 4ply red yarn needles Substitutions: 4ply white Yarn needle yarn could be used doubled Cardboard to make pompom
Method:
Using the white yarn, cast on 88 sts. Join to work in a round. Knit ten rounds (the rim will roll up of its own accord). Change to red yarn. Knit seven rounds. Work decrease round: \*k9, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit seven rounds. Work decrease round: \*k8, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit six rounds. Work decrease round: \*k7, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit six rounds. Work decrease round: \*k6, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit five rounds. Work decrease round: \*k5, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit four rounds. Work decrease round: \*k4, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit four rounds. Work decrease round: \*k3, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit three rounds. Work decrease round: \*k2, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Knit three rounds. Work decrease round: \*kl, k2tog\*, repeat to end. Work decrease round: k2tog to end. Break yarn and draw through remaining stitches. Create a pompom and sew to the peak of the hat. Weave in el and be ready for cuteness! Abbreviations: k knit; k2tog knit two sts together; sts stitches. All text and images @ Rosalind Craft Supplies， 2012
