Dogwood Hat
Designed by Emily Benson This hat features a simple, repeating eyelet pattern that continues right up to the top of the hat, creating six panels somewhat reminiscent of the leaves of a dogwood tree. Worked in a light color, it can brighten up an autumn day, reminding the wearer that even though winter is on its way, spring is sure to follow! Yarn: Malabrigo worsted, 1 skein"Lettuce" Needles: set of five US 7 $(4.5\;\mathsf{m m})$ needles, double pointed (or size needed to obtain gauge) Notions: tapestry needle Gauge: 18 stitches, 24 rows for 4 inch (10.16 cm) x 4 inch $(10.16\,\mathsf{c m})$ block in stockinette stitch Finished measurements: stretches up to 22 inches (49.25 cm) circumference, 7.75 inches ( $17.25\,\mathsf{c m})$ tall
k: knit k1tbl: knit one stitch through back loop Definitions: k2tog: knit two stitches together (results in a decrease of 1 stitch) p: purl SSK: slip slip knit: slip next stitch knit-wise, slip stitch after that knit-wise as well,then knit these 2 stitches together by inserting left-hand needle through the front of both stitches simultaneously, wrapping yarn around right-hand needle, and pulling yarn through both slipped stitches at the same time (results in a decrease of 1 stitch) st(s): stitch(es) YO: yarn over: wrap yarn once around right-hand needle, from front to back (results in an increase of 1 stitch) Stitch patterns: Twisted stitch rib: Round 1: [k1tbl, p1]; repeat these two stitches to end of round Round 2: repeat round 1 Continue working these two rounds Eyelet pattern: (see chart on next page) Round 1 (set-up round): [k1tbl, p1, k4, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, SSK, k4, p1] repeat to end of round Round 2: [k1tbl, p1, k13, p1] repeat to end of round Round 3: [k1tbl, p1, k3, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, SSK, k3, p1] repeat to end of round Round 4: [k1tbl, p1, k13, p1] repeat to end of round Round 5: [k1tbl, p1, k2, k2tog, YO, k5, YO, SSK, k2, p1] repeat to end of round Round 6: [k1tbl, p1, k13, p1] repeat to end of round Round 7: [k1tbl, p1, k1, k2tog, YO, k7, YO, SSK, k1, p1] repeat to end of round Round 8: [k1tbl, p1, k13, p1] repeat to end of round Round 9: [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, YO, k2, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, SSK, k2, YO, SSK, p1] repeat to end of round Repeat rounds 2 - 9. Instructions for hat: Using long-tail method, loosely cast-on 96 sts using US size 7 needles, or size needed to obtain gauge Distribute sts evenly on 3 or 4 needles Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts Work in twisted stitch rib until piece measures 1.25 inches from cast-on edge (about6 rounds) Next round (round 1 of hat body): work round 1 of eyelet pattern Rounds 2 - 9: work rounds 2 - 9 of eyelet pattern Rounds 10 - 17: work rounds 2 - 9 of eyelet pattern one time more Rounds 18 - 24: work rounds 2 - 8 of eyelet pattern Round 25 (first decrease round): [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, SSK, k2 SSK, p1] repeat to end of round (84 sts total) Round 26: [k1tbl, p1, k11, p1] repeat to end of round Round 28: [k1tbl, p1, k11, p1] repeat to end of round Round 29: [k1tbl, p1, k1, k2tog, YO, k5, YO, SSK, k1, p1] repeat to end of round Round 30: [k1tbl, p1, k 11, p1] repeat to end of round Round 31: [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, SSK, k1, SSK, p1] repeat to end of round (72 sts total) Round 32: [k1tbl, p1, k9, p1] repeat to end of round Round 33: [k1tbl, p1, k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, SSK, k1, p1] repeat to end of round Round 34: [k1tbl, p1, k9, p1] repeat to end of round Round 35: [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, SSK, SSK, p1] repeat to end of round (60 sts total) Round 36: [k1tbl, p1, k7, p1] repeat to end of round Round 37: [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, k3, SSK, p1] repeat to end of round (48 sts total) Round 38: [k1tbl, p1, k5, p1] repeat to end of round Round 39: [k1tbl, p1, k2tog, k1, SSK, p1] repeat to end of round (36 sts total) Round 40: [k1tbl, k2tog, k1, SSK] repeat to end of round (24 sts total) Round 41: [k2tog, SSK] repeat to end of round (12 sts total) Round 42: [k2tog, SSK] repeat to end of round (6 sts total) Cut yarn, leaving tail of about 6 inches in length; bring tail through remaining stitches and pull snug Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
Eyelet pattern:
