Cooseberry Hat
PATTERNINFORMATION
This cute hat features rolled bottom edge, wide ribbed pattern and a knotted i-cord on top. The size is easy to adjust by using different weight yarn. (Originally published in 2007, revised in 2012)
FINISHED SIZE
Hat measures approx. 16" / 41 cm in circumference, to fit a baby. Height 6 /4" / 16 cm
YARN
148 yds / 135 m Sport-weight yarn of your choice. The sample is knitted using Novita Bambu; 148 yds / 135 m per 50 g skein; 68 % bamboo, 32 % cotton.
NEEDLES&NOTIONS
· US Size 4 / 3,5 mm double pointed needles or a long circular needle for Magic Loop-technique. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. · stitch marker · tapestry needle for weaving in the yarn ends
GAUGE
24 sts and 36 rows in St st = 4" / 10 cm
ABBREVIATIONS
approx - approximately CO - cast on k - knit k2tog - knit 2 stitches together p-purl p2tog - purl two together pm - place marker rep - repeat rnd(s) - round(s) ssk - slip two stitches one at a time as if to knit, insert left needle into these stitches and knit them together through back loops st(s) - stitch(es) St st - stockinette stitch If you have questions about the pattern, please contact me at suvisdesigns@gmail.com
PATTERNINSTRUCTIONS
CO 96 sts. Join in the round and place a marker at the beginning. Knit 3 rounds.
Begin ribbing
Next rnd: \* K12, p12; rep from \* around. Continue in ribbing until work measures approx. 5"/ 13 cm.
Begin crown decreases
Rnd 1: \* Ssk, k8, k2tog, p2tog, p8, p2tog; rep from \* around - 80 sts. Rnd 2: \* K10, p10; rep from \* around. Rnd 3: \* Ssk, k6, k2tog, p2tog, p6, p2tog; rep from \* around - 64 sts. Rnd 4: \* K8, p8; rep from \* around. Rnd 5: \* Ssk, k4, k2tog, p2tog, p4, p2tog; rep from \* around - 48 sts. Rnd 6: \* K6, p6; rep from \* around. Rnd 7: \* Ssk, k2, k2tog, p2tog, p2, p2tog; rep from \* around - 32 sts. Rnd 8: \* K4, p4; rep from \* around. Rnd 9: \* Ssk, k2tog, p2tog, p2tog; rep from \* around - 16 sts. Rnd 10: \* K2, p2; rep from \* around Rnd 11: \* Ssk, p2tog; rep from around - 8 sts. Rnd 12: Ssk around - 4 sts. Work i-cord over these 4 sts as follows: \* Knit 4, slip these 4 stitches back to left needle; rep from \* until i-cord measures approx. 2" / 5 cm. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in yarn ends and tie a knot in the i-cord.
