Belgian Waffles
a hat pattern by Keelin Sweeney
Tools: 1 skein of Stitch Nation by Debbie Stroller Alpaca Love (1 32 yds) or any other worsted weight. \*you will not use all of the skein, I had about 1 oyds leftover. 1 size 9 16 inch circular needle 1 set size 9 DPNs or a longer needle for magic looping. Gauge: 17st by 28 rows = 4 inches Waffle Stitch: Row 1: \*K2, P2\* repeat \* to end. Row 2: Knit Row 3: \*K2, P2\* Row 4-6: Knit
Directions: On 1 6in circular needle, cast on 84 stitches. Knit in Waffle Stitch pattern for 5 inches Begin decreases: Row 1: \*K10, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 2: Knit Row 3: \*K9, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 4: Knit Row 5: \*K8, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 6: Knit Row 7: \*K7, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 8: Knit Row 9: \*K6, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 10: Knit Row 11: \*K5, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 12: Knit Row 13: \*K4, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 14: \*K3, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 15: \*K2, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 16: \*K1, k2tog\* repeat \* to end Row 17: \*k2tog\* repeat \* to end Cut yarn and thread tail through live stitches. Weave in all ends.
