Elwha Hat (Worsted)
The Elwha River is a 45-mile (72 km) river on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. From its source at Elwha snowfinger in the Olympic Range of Olympic National Park, it flows generally north to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Most of the river is in Olympic National Park. The river is the site of the largest dam removal project in history. My friend Tim, who this hat was designed for, has a great love for the Elwha River. Sizes: head sizes 17"- 19", 19+"- 22", 22+ - 24" or small, medium and large adult head Skill Level: beginner: familiar with double point needles
Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn (my example is in Cascade 220 Superwash in Seahawks colors) The colors you use are all your own, enjoy being creative. US 6 needles I used 16" circulars and DPN'S when needed 1 stitch marker to note beginning of round Tapestry needle Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 "in stockinette
Abbreviations:
inches DPN double point needles K knit K2tog knit 2 stitches together P purl P2tog purl 2 stitches together SSK slip first stitch as to knit, slip second stitch as to knit, insert the left needle tip into the two slipped stitches and knit the two stitches together.
Instructions:
Brim: Cast On (108, 120, 132,) stitches and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place marker at the join to note the beginning of round. Knit 2, purl 2 for (2.5, 3, 3.5) inches. This wide brim is for turning back and completely covering the ears to make for a very warm hat. Hat: Knit every stitch on the next two rounds, this gives a nice line for folding the brim. Start this round with a knit 10 stitches, purl 2 stitches. The purl 2 stitches should come directly above purl two stitches. Continue in pattern: k 10, p2 for (6, 6.5, 7) inches from start of this pattern sequence. Then start the decreases for the crown section.
Crown:
Round 1: SSK, K6, K2tog, P2 to end of round Round 2: K8, P2 to end of round Round 3: SSK, K4, K2tog, P2 to end of round Round 4: K6, P2 to end of round Round 5: SSK, K2, K2tog, P2 to end of round Change to double point needles when necessary Round 6:K4, P2 to end of round Round 7: SSK, K2tog, P2 to end of round Round 8: K2, P2 to end of round Round 9: K2tog, P2tog to end of round
Finishing:
Remove the stitch marker and cut the yarn, leaving a 5 inch tail of yarn. Thread the tail of yarn on a tapestry needle and starting with the next stitch pull the needle through the remaining stitches as you release each stitch from the needle. Now all the stitches are offthe needles. Pull the yarn tight, weaving the yarn up and down through at least half the circle of stitches and then pulling the yarn through to the inside of the hat and securing the loose end. Now go back and weave in the cast on piece of yarn.
