Dlamonds Are A Cirls RD一
traditional fairisle hat to wear... in the drFtng snow. our among trees, and keeping warm in the midst OF smoky plumes exhaled! Materials: \* 1 skein each of Louet Gems Fingering, $1\,00\%$ merino, 185 yrds (50 grams) in colors; A: Cream (#30) B: French Blue (#57) C: Steel Gray (#68) \* US 1 (2.5mm) 16" circular needle and a set of dpns \* 6 stitch markers \* tapestry needle Gauqe: 36 x 42 sts for a 4 x 4" swatch Circumference: Approximately 21" \*Note: To make this hat bigger use a US 2-3 (2.75-3.25mm) needle\* Pattern: Using the cable cast on and color C, CO 160 sts Place marker to indicate beginning of row. Switch to color A andjoin being careful not to twist sts. Knit one row even. Work 1 x 1 rib for 1 1/2" as follows: K1\*p1, k1\* rep from \* to last st, pl. Inc round: k1,p1,k1,p1,m1, \*k1, p1,k1,p1,k1,m1,p1,k1,p1,k1,p1,m1\* rep from \* to last st, p1. (192 sts) Work one row even. Pattern repeats every 32 sts. Before beginning chart place markers every 32 sts, making sure to choose an alternate color to indicate beginning of round. Reading from right to left, work all 61 rounds of chart-12 sts remain. Finishing: Next round: kztog to end (6sts). Break yarn leaving an $8^{\prime\prime}$ tail. Using a tapestry needle and $8^{\prime\prime}$ tail, place remaining sts of tail, pull and secure. Weave in all ends. Gently wet block using a non-rinse wool wash on a wide 7" bowl. Property of It's a Hard Knit Life. Please do not reknit or reproduce for sale. Thank you!! $\copyright$ 2010
