This hat isworked back and forth in ribbing with decreases at the crown. It is seamed using mattress stitch.
Noro Kureyon
Malabrigo Rios in Solis
Skills Used: cast on, knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, mattress stitch seaming Size: Fits a 22 (24) inch head.
Materials & Equipment:
yarn: 100 (200) metres Poems, Noro Kureyon, Malabrigo Rios or other worsted weight yarn 5mm knitting needles yarn needle for finishing Tension: 18 sts in Stocking stitch over 4 inches
"To save time, take time to check gauge"
Abbreviations:
dec decrease K, k knit k2tog knit two stitches together (a right-leaning decrease) p2tog purl two stitches together (a right-leaning decrease on the knit side) RS right side or public side of fabric st(s) stitch(es) WS wrong side of fabric \*\* repeat instructions between asterisks () instructions for larger size
Pattern Instructions:
Cast on 86(94) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, \*p2, k2; repeat from \* to end. Row 2 (WS): P2, \*k2, p2; repeat from \* to end. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 6 (7) inches, ending with a WS row.
Decreases for Crown:
Row 1 (RS): \*K2, p2, k2, p2tog; repeat from \* to last 6 sts, end k2, p2, k2. (76, 83 sts) Row 2 (WS): \*P2, k2, p2, kl; repeat from \* to last 6 sts, end p2, k2, p2. Row 3: \*K2, p2, k2, pl; repeat from \* to last 6 sts, end k2, p2, k2. @ Joan Janes, 2011. A single working copy for personal use is allowed. Otherwise, no part of this pattern may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the author. joan@littleredmitten.ca Row 4: Same as Row 2. Row 5: K2, p2tog, \*k2, p1, k2, p2tog; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, end k2. (65, 71 sts) Row 6: \*P2, kl; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, end p2. Row 7: K2, k2tog, \*k1, p1, k2, k2tog; repeat from \* to last st, end kl. (54, 59 sts) Row 8: \*P4, kl; repeat from \* to last 4 sts, end p4. Row 9: K1, \*k2tog; repeat from \* to last 1(2) st, end k1(k2). (28, 31 sts) Row 10: P1, \*p2tog; repeat from \* to last 1(2)st, end p1(p2). (15, 17 sts) Row 1l: K1, \*k2tog; repeat from \* to end. (8, 9 sts) Cut yarn leaving an 18" tail. Thread darning needle with tail and pull needle through the 8 (9) sts remaining on needle. Do not pull tight until seam is complete.
Mattress Stitch Seam:
Thread tapestry needle with separate piece of yarn (20 inches long). Fold knitting so that right/public side is facing up and edges are side-by-side. You will see four knit sts (two at each edge). When looking between 2 knit sts, you will see a horizontal thread running between them. Insert tapestry needle under this thread and up into next space. Remember that the tapestry needle will always point away from you. Insert tapestry needle under corresponding thread on other edge of knitting. Return to first edge of fabric and insert tapestry needle under next thread by entering the same space from which the yarn from the previous stitch is exiting. Repeat until you have worked 6 to 8 rows on each edge. Pull yarn tight. One knit st from each side will snuggle up to its neighbour forming a 2-stitch column. The other 2 sts will form the seam allowance on the inside of the garment. Slightly loosen final stitch to see where needle should be placed. Continue seaming. After seaming, at top of hat, pull yarn tightly to gather remaining sts and secure yarn tail. If making a pompom or tassel, use this yarn tail to attach the pompom. Weave in ends.
O Joan Janes, 2011. A single working copy for personal use is allowed. Otherwise, no part of this pattern may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the author. joan@littleredmitten.ca
