Grumpy Hat Pattern @ Corina Cook 2013 Kraemer Perfection Worsted Weight 30% domestic Merino 70% Acrylic Gentle wash, tumble dry White/ Fluff Y1504 Dark Brown / Cliffs Y1516 Small amounts Beige, Tan, Blue, Pink and Black Size 8 16" Circular Knitting Needle Size 8 double pointed knitting needles Size G/6 crochethook Yarn needle Or size to obtain gauge, 18 st = 4" Sizes: S, M, L Special Techniques: Duplicate Stitch
Small: cast on 72 stitches Medium: cast on 80 stitches Large: cast on 88 stitches Using the white yarn, cast on, join and place marker Knit 4 rounds \*K2, P2 Rnd 5) Knit Repeat round 5 for (small = 5", medium = 6", large = 7") Rnd 1) \*K6, k2tog Rnd 2) K Rnd 3) \*K5, k2tog Rnd 4) K Rnd 5) \*K4, k2tog Rnd 6) K Rnd 7) \*K3, k2tog Rnd 8) K Rnd 9) \*K2, k2tog Rnd 10) K Rnd 11) \*K1, k2tog Rnd 12) K Rnd 13) \*k2tog Cut a long tail, thread through remaining stitches and secure. Using Duplicate Stitch, work the color chart from the bottom up, beginning two rows above the ribbed rim.
Optional Ears:
Using two strands of Dark Brown/Cliffs, cast on 12 stitches (knit ears flat) Row 1) Purl Row 2) (K1, P1)\* Row 3) Purl Row 4) K1, K2tog, K to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1 Row 5) Purl Repeat rows 4 and 5 until 4 stitches remain P1, P2tog, P1, turn K1, K2tog, turn P2tog Cut, thread end through remaining stitches and weave in ends. Make two ears and attach to the hat using the photo as a guide. (the double strand makes the ears have flexiblebody)
