Erik's Hat Designed by Gretchen Funk



1 skein Cascade 220 in Main Color 1 skein Cascade 220 in Contrasting Color Note- This is a small hat. It will use a little less than $\%$ of a skein of this Yarn in the main color. It will use less than % in contrasting color. Perfect to use spare yarn you have! #7us (4.5mm) 16 inch circular needle and/or Gauge: 5.25 stitches per inch. (21 stitches per 4 inches) Size: Hat should measure around 21- 22 inches when done. To adjust size, reduce or increase in increments of 8 stitches to stay consistent with color pattern. Directions: CO 112 stitches in main color Place marker and Join, being careful not to twist Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 1 inch (about 6 rows) Knit 3 rows in stockinette stitch. Follow chart for next 19 rows Knit 3 rows in stockinette stitch in main color Decreasing for the top: \*K6, K2tog, repeat from \* K 2 rows \*K5, K2tog, repeat from \* K 2rows \*K4, K2tog, repeat from \* K 2 rows \*K3, K2tog, repeat from \* K 2 rows \*K2, K2tog, repeat from \* K 2 rows \*K1, K2tog, repeat from \* Last round, K2tog all the way around. Break yarn

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