Seventh: A Knitted Hat Pattern with Textured Stitch and Magic Loop Techniques

CONSTRUCTION

This hat is constructed from the brim upwards, and is knit in theround. It features a very simple textured stitch, that will work well for solid, semisolid, or variegated yarn. The crown of the hat is finished without having to incorporate the textured stitch into crown decreases. You will need to knowhow toknit small circumferences in the round - either utilising‘Magic Loop' or with Double Pointed needles. If you are not familiar with these techniques you may need to reference aknitting guidebook,orviewvideos on the internet.

SIZING

Seventh has negative ease built into the pattern...it is designed to ensure a snug fit while being worn. Please take the time to measure head circumference in centimetres,and selectthe size closest-if needed, size down rather than up. Ages given are just a suggestion -measuringisalwayspreferable

2014 is the Chinese year ofthe Horse - the Seventh sign of the zodiac. Welcome all the new foals' born this year by knitting them a Seventh GAUGE/TENSION (in stocking stitch) 24sts/10cm on 3.75mm needles

EQUIPMENT

30cm3.5mm and 3.75mm circularneedles (or DPNs, or a long circular needle for magic looping) 1stitchmarker darning needle (for sewing in ends) MATERIALS 100g/220m 8ply/DK weight yarn Up to 1/3 of a skein (ie 30g) ABBREVIATIONS ... knit ...purl SKILLS knitting small circumferences in the round 2014 KELLY BROOKER ALLRIGHT RESERVED == WWW.PEKAPEKAPATTERNS.COM === GURNARDON RAVELRY.COM

THE PATTERN

PART A: BRIM

Using 3.5mm needle, loosely cast on the following stitches:

Join for working in the round, placing a marker to indicate thisstartpoint. Brim Rounds 1, 3, and 5:(k2, p3) repeat stitches within(）acrossround Brim Rounds 2, 4,and 6: knit all stitches BrimRounds7and8:knitallstitches Brim Rounds 9, 11, and 13: (k2, p3) repeat stitches within()across round Brim Rounds10and 12:knit all stitches

PART B: BODY OF HAT

Change to 3.75mm needle Body Rounds 1, 2,and 3: knit all stitches Body Rounds 4, 6, and 8: (k2, p3) repeat stitches within () acrossround Body Rounds 5, 7,and 9: knit all stitches Body Rounds10,and 11:knit all stitches RepeatBodyRounds 4-11until work measures the approximate distance from the cast on edge as listed to the right. NOTE: It does not matter what round you finish working

NOTE: The wording of the pattern rounds is a little unconventional, to ensure you don't miss the stocking stitch rounds between the detail squares

PARTC - CROWN DECREASES

Crown decreases are very simply worked by performing k2tog over all stitches, in every round, until you have a stitch count of10 stitches or fewer remaining.

FINISHING

Drawstring remaining stitches. Sew in all ends. Inflate a balloon to the same circumference as the size hat you have knit. Soak your finished hat in a gentle wool wash. Remove from water and squeeze out all excess moisture. Block hat out on the inflated balloon, ensuring you leave the hat untilfullydry.

a knitting pattern by Kelly Brooker, of Pekapeka Design Studio Please respect designers and their intellectual property by obtaining your own legal copy ofthis pattern, and not providing otherswithacopy. @2014Kelly Brooker all rights reserved I give my blessing for you to knit and sell as many items using this pattern as you wish! Need pattern support? Visit http://www.ravelry.com/groups/pekapeka-design-studio SEVENTH.... AGE