JM &LIZ BEANIEPATTERN
DESIGNED BY JULIANA LUSTENADER
Preparation:
SIZES: Adult, 20" (Hat will stretch up to 2") GAUGE: 3.5 sts = 1" YARN: 1 skein Debbie Bliss Winter Garden, 109 yards, 100 grams Same Color: #03 Bark NEEDLES: Size US #10 16" circular needles and double pointed needles, or any needles size necessary to obtain correct gauge. OTHER MATERIALS: Stitch marker, darning needle.
PATTERN KEY
CO - Cast On K - Knit K2tog - Knit 2 sts together P -Purl PM - Place Marker
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Begin Pattern:
With circular needles, CO 72 sts. PM and join in the round. Begin 1xl Rib Pattern. 1x1 Rib Pattern: \*K1, P1 \*repeat to the end of round. Continue 1x1 Rib Pattern for 8", or prefered length of hat. NOTE: If you don't want the hat to fold over, knit for only 5" before the decrease section.
Decreases:
Round 1: \*Continue in rib for 6 sts, K2tog, \*repeat to end Round 2 & all even rounds: \*Knit the knits & purl the purls, \*repeat to end Round 3: \*Continue rib for 5sts, K2tog \*repeat to end Repeat this decrease pattern, knitting one less stitch before K2tog in every odd round. Switch to dpns when stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.
Finishing:
When there are 9 sts left, remove marker and K2tog 2 more times (5 sts left). Strand leff over yarn through remaining stitches. Weave in ends and wear! Want more patterns like this? Visit ww.ravelry.com/designers/jules-lustenader
