Squishy Starfish Hat Version 1: A Fun Twist on a Traditional Beanie with Ribbed Brim and Starfish Decrease

Squishy Starfish Hat Version 1

Original pattern by AndeeKF www.matchthepictures.blogspot.com This is a basic hat with a ribbed brim. The body is done in a stockinet stitch and the decrease is done in a way to create the look of a starfish. This is a fun twist on a traditional beanie hat.

ABBREVIATIONS BOR- beginning of round K- knit PM- place marker K2tog- knit two together SSK- slip 1 as if to knit place back on the left needle and knit through the back of 2 stitches SM- slip marker TOOLS US2 16" circular needles US2 drop needles Tapestry needle Tape measure 5 stitch markers YARN Anzula Squishy Sample done in colorway Seaside 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon Fingering 4 ply Approximate yardage 150 SIZES 6-12 months Cast on 96 stitches Toddler Cast on 104 stitches BRIM: Cast on 96 (104) stitches, place BOR marker and join in the round K3, P1 repeat to end Continue knitting in the rib pattern for 2" BODY: Continue in stockinet stitch (knit each row) until the hat measures 5" (6") from the cast on edge. Now begin thedecrease. DECREASE: Switch to drop needles when too few stitches remain to continue on circular needles. To set up your decrease you are going to place 4 additional markers to your BOR marker. You will have a total of 5 stitch markers. I suggest using a different marker to indicate your BOR. Divide the stitches as even as possible. Size 6-12 months (96 stitches) BOR (#1) marker, knit 19, PM (#2), knit 19, PM (#3), knit 19, PM (#4), knit 19, PM (#5), knit 20 Toddler (104 stitches) BOR (#1) marker, knit 21, PM (#2), knit 21, PM (#3), knit 21, PM (#4) ,knit 21, PM (#5), knit 20 Decrease Row 1-\*K1, K2tog, knit to 3 stitches before the next marker SSK, K1, SM\* repeat from \* to end of round Decrease Row 2- knit to end of round Repeat Row 1 & 2 of decrease rounds until 24 stitches remain ending on Row 2. K2tog all the way around, K1(0) break yarn and pull through remaining stitches and secure. Weave in ends and enjoy your new hat!