The Colvin
Notions:
1 stitch marker; 1 split stitch marker 1-2 buttons of whatever size you desire Hat a Brownie Knits design www.ginakanouse.blogspot.com
User Level: Beginner
Materials: 1 skein Encore Mega (64 yards) Gauge: 2 sts/inch in Garter Needles: US $15\;16^{\prime\prime}$ circular US 15 DPNs OR size needed to get gauge. Take time to check swatch to get 2 sts per inch. If you prefer snug hats,drop needle size to get a tighter gauge.
Sizing:
Adult size with finished Circumference of 19 inches to fit 18-22 inch head.
Abbreviations Used:
DPNs $=$ DoublePointedNeedles $\mathrm{CO}=$ Cast On $\mathbf{RS}=$ Right Side $\mathrm{W}\mathbf{S}=$ Wrong Side $\mathbf{S}\mathbf{t}\ s\mathbf{t}=\mathbf{S}$ tockinette Stitch $\mathrm{K}=\mathrm{Knit}$ $\textstyle\operatorname{P}=\operatorname{Purl}$ $\mathrm{PM}=$ Place Marker Sts $=$ Stitches $\mathrm{K}2\mathrm{tog}=\mathrm{Knit}\:2$ together $\mathbf{BO=}$ Bind Off
Stitches Used:
Garter stitch $=$ Knit every row (when knitting flat). Stockinette Stitch $(\mathrm{St}\ \mathrm{st})=\mathrm{Knit}$ every row when knitting in the round.
Garter Stitch Band:
Using the long-tail cast on and your circular needles, CO 44 sts. Be sure not to cast on too tight. You want the bottom of the hat to be able to stretch. Place a split stitch marker on the front of your work before you turn so that you will know the RS from the WS. Working back and forth (do not join), K 9 rows. (This will give you 5 Garter ridges on the front side—9 rows, plus the one row put on by the long-tail CO.) BO all sts loosely.
Stockinette Stitch:
Overlapping the first and last 4 sts of the band, pick up 40 sts around. To do this for the first 4 sts, insert your needle through the fourth st of one end and the first st of the other at the same time. Wrap the yarn and pull it through both spaces to create a new live stitch on your needle. Repeat this for the rest of the overlapping sts and then pick up one st for every BO the rest of the way around. Place marker and join knitting into the round. Tip: You might find it easier to pick up the sts if you use a crochet hook. It is easy to miss the edge st and only pick up 39. If this happens, increase 1 st on the first knit round. K 9 rounds.
Decrease Rounds:
Switch to DPNs when your work will no longer connect on the circular needle. Decrease Round: $\ast\mathrm{K}6$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Even Round: K even. Decrease Round: $^{*}\mathrm{K}5$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Even Round: K even. Decrease Round: $\mathrm{^{*}K4}$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Decrease Round: $^{*}\mathrm{K}3$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Decrease Round: $\ast\mathrm{K}2$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Decrease Round: $^{*}\mathrm{K}1$ , K2tog\* repeat \* to \* around. Decrease Round: $^{*}\mathrm{K}2\mathrm{tog}^{*}$ repeat \* to \* around. Cut a long tail and pull it through the remaining sts. Weave in end. Using the tails at the Garter band, tack down the Garter band so that the flap is secure. Sew on buttons or other embellishments.
