Hurry Hat
by Elif T.
This Hat is a simple and fast colorwork hat, knit in the round, using two colors of bulky yarn, perfect for those really chilly days and for a last hours project. Thank you for purchasing this original pattern designed by Elif T. You are allowed to sell the finished item you create with the help of this pattern, but please do NOT sell or share the pattern with anyone else.
Finished Measurements:
toddler/child, adult To fit head circumference: 18-20 (21-22) inches or 46-51 (53-56) cm
Materials:
-bulky weight yarn, samples knitted from Nako Sport Wool (25% wool; 75% premium acryl, 131 yards [120 meters]/100g) - Color A - 60 (70) m /Nako Sport Wool color 3718/ - Color B - 21 (25) m /Nako Sport Wool color 10639/ -US size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 14-16" [36-40 cm] circular needle /or double pointed needles/, or size needed to obtain gauge -US size 9 [5.5 mm] 14-16" [36-40 cm] circular needle /or double pointed needles/ for ribbing -Stitch marker for marking end of round -Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
14 sts & 18 rows = 4" [10cm] in stockinette sts with one color which might work like 16 sts & 16 rows = 4” [10cm] in colorwork.
Abbreviations:
C/O-cast on (samples are worked with long tail cast on) K-knit K tbl - knit one stitch from the back loop P-purl EOR-end of round CA-Color A CB-Color B dpns-double pointed needles St(s)-stitch(es) patt st-pattern stitch (written or charted) rnd(s)-round(s) k2tog - knit 2 together
Pattern:
Ribbing:
Using Color A, C/O 70 (80) sts. Join for knitting in the round, placing a marker to sign EOR. Rnd 1. (K1 tbl, P1) repeat to EOR. Repeat this rnd until your work measures 2" [5 cm]. Work Rnds 1-16 of patt st.
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Colorwork:
Knit one row with Color A than: Begin working colorwork patt st using chart [multiple 7 (8) times in the round] or written instructions, using Color A (black chart squares) and Color B (light grey chart squares). Work Rnds 1-16 of patt st. Work Rnds 1-16 of patt st.
Writen instructions:
Rnd 1. K to EOR with CB. Rnd 2. K to EOR with CA. Rnd 3. (K2 CB, K1 CA, K3 CB, K1 CA, K2 CB, K1 CA) repeat to EOR. Rnd 4. (K3 CB, K1 CA, K1 CB, K1 CA, K4 CB) repeat to EOR. Rnd 5. [(K1 CB, K1 CA) repeat 3 more times, K2 CB] repeat to EOR. Rnd 6. [K2 CA, (K1 CB, K3 CA) repeat one more time] repeat to EOR. Rnd 7. (K1 CA, K1 CB) repeat to EOR. Rnd 8. [(K1 CB, K3 CA) repeat one more time, K2 CB] repeat to EOR. Rnd 9. [(K1 CB, K3 CA) repeat one more time, K2 CB] repeat to EOR. Rnd 10. (K1 CA, K1 CB) repeat to EOR. Rnd 11. [K2 CA, (K1 CB, K3 CA) repeat one more time] repeat to EOR. Rnd 12. [(K1 CB, K1 CA) repeat 3 more times, K2 CB] repeat to EOR. Rnd 13. (K3 CB, K1 CA, K1 CB, K1 CA, K4 CB) repeat to EOR. Rnd 14. (K2 CB, K1 CA, K3 CB, K1 CA, K2 CB, K1 CA) repeat to EOR. Rnd 15. K to EOR with CA. Rnd 16. K to EOR with CB.
Legend
lightgrey （light grey)black （black) Knit in stockinette stitch until hat measures 5,5-6 (6,5-7) inches or 14-15 (16-17) cm from cast on edge. Choose the length proper for your desired head size. If you make a toddler hat knit until 5,5 inches, if a child hat until 6 inches, 14 for smaller and 15 inches for larger adult head.
Crown shaping:
Work rnds 1-7 for toddler/child size or rnds 1-8 for adult size. Rnd 1. (K8, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 62 (72 sts) Rnd 2. (K7, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 54 (64 sts) Rnd 3. (K6, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 46 (56 sts) Rnd 4. (K5, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 38 (48 sts) Rnd 5. (K4, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 30 (40 sts) Rnd 6. (K3, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 22 (32 sts) Rnd 7. (K2, k2tog) repeat to EOR. 14 (24 sts) Rnd 8. (K1, k2tog) repeat to EOR. Do not knit this row for smaller size! (16 sts)
Finishing:
Draw yarn through remaining 14 (16) sts twice. Cinch tight. Weave in all loose ends. Wash and block the main pattern of it slightly for a smoother looking colorwork (not the ribbing). Secure a pompom on the top if desired.
