Mother's Day Hat
sassy sun hat to kpit in paper yarp, desigped by SsKpits You don't have to be a mother to enjoy this Mother's Day Hat! This hat was named for my ever-gardening mother who wisely never beads out the door without her trusty sun protection. Whether gardening, lounging by the pool, or heading to asportingevent,thislightweightandportablesunhat will keep the burning rays off your face and neck without makingyourheadtoobot. The hat is knit with one ball of paper yarn (yes, paper - really!) and is machine washable (gentle cycle). The crown and sides bave yarn overs for breathability, and the brim is solid Stockinette Stitch to keep the sun away. The hat collapses easily to stow away in a bag or purse for when you are on the go. “Magic Loop" is the recommended method for knitting this bat, primarily because it makes it easy to try on as you go. but dpns and a shorter circular needle work equally well. Afer knitting, add some fun embellishments to dress up your bat and make it all your own!
ABBREVIATIONSandSPECIALSTITCHES for help with these and other stitches, visit http://www.knittinghelp.com
dpn(s) double pointed needle(s) Kknit k2tog. knit 2 sts together Rnd(s) round(s) Right Twist knit second st on left needle, do not drop st from needle, then knit the first st, dropping both sts from needle together st(s) stitch(es) yo yarn over
SSknits
Skill Level: Easy Skills Required: knitting using “Magic Loop” method (recommended) or knitting on dpns, knitting in front and back of same st Finished Size: 21′/2" (54.5 cm) at base of sides (fits most women)
Materials
Yarn: Katia? Paper - 1 ball (126 yards / 115 meters) Pattern worked as written takes one full ball. If you plan to increase the size at all, you will need a second ball. Needles: US8 (5 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needle for "Magic Loop” method or dpns (set of 4) and 20-24" (50-60 cm) circular needle Notions Stitch marker Beads, ribbon, or feathers (optional for embellishment) Gauge: Rnds 1-9 of Crown = 4" in diameter (10 cm); 14.5 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Mother's Day Hat
Cast on 6 sts and arrange to work divide on 3 dpns; join to work in rnds, being careful not to twist, place marker. Rnd 1: (K1, yo) around: 12 sts. Rnd 2: Knit around. Rnd 3: (K2, yo) around: 18 sts. Rnd 4: Knit around. Rnd 5: (K3, yo) around: 24 sts. Rnd 6: Knit around. Rnd 7: (K4, yo) around: 30 sts. Rnd 8: Knit around. Rnd 9: (K5, yo) around: 36 sts. Rnd 10: Knit around. Rnd 11: (K6, yo) around: 42 sts. Rnd 12: Knit around. Rnd 13: (K7, yo) around: 48 sts. Rnd 14: Knit around. Rnd 15: (K8, yo) around: 54 sts. Rnd 16: Knit around. Rnd 17: (K9, yo) around: 60 sts. Rnd 18: Knit around. Rnd 19: (K10, yo) around: 66 sts Rnd 20: Knit around. Rnd 21: (K11, yo) around: 72 sts. Rnd 22: Knit around. Rnd 23: (K12, yo) around: 78 sts
SIDES
Rnd 1: (K11, k2tog, yo) around. Rnd 2: Knit around. Repeat Rnds 1 and 2, 8 times. Next Rnd: Work Right Twist around. (This round adds stability to the base of the sides and the beginning of the brim, and prevents the bat from stretching too much.) Next Rnd: Knit around.
BRIM
Rnd 1: Knit into the front and into the back of each st around: 156 sts. Rnds 2-13: Knit around. Rnd 14: Purl around. Rnd 15: Knit around. Rnd 16: Purl around. Bind off all sts in knit. FINISHING Weave in ends. Embellish as desired. Model has 4 mm square beads (blue/purple) and 5 mm triangle beads (white/clear) strung on a scrap of lightweight cotton yarn, and woven through the last rnd of the Sides.
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