Jan 14, 2010
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Fast Hat Pattern
One skein (217-300 yards) worsted weight yarn
One skein (217-300 yards) sport weight yarn
4.5 mm 16 inch circular needle
One set of 4.5 mm double point needles
Gauge is 4 stitches to the inch.
Cast on 68 Stitches using
German Twisted Cast
On
Mark beginning of round and join so you are knitting in the
round.
(Knit 2, Purl 2) for 1.5 to 2 inches.
Knit stockinette stitch (knit all stitches) until hat fits your
head and you are ready to start the crown (imagine Friar Tuck/Porky
Pig and that is where you want to start the decreases).
You may have to switch to the double point needles here.
(Knit 15, Knit 2 together), Repeat 3 times until you get to the
marker. You will have decreased 4 stitches and now you have
64 stitches on the needles.
Knit one round
(Knit 6, Knit 2 together), Repeat 7 more times until you get to the
marker.
Knit one round
(Knit 5, SSK), Repeat 7 more times until you get to the marker.
Knit one round.
Continue to decrease in this manner every other round until you
have 8 stitches left. Cut yarn LEAVING A 12 Inch
TAIL. Thread yarn tail onto a tapestry needles and run
the tail through the 8 stitches. Weave in the
ends. Hat is done.
FELTING
Beverly Galeskas and Fiber Trends
Felt Hat with brim variations Pattern AC1
Felt Clogs Pattern AC-33
Felted Knits by Beverly Galeskas (Interweave Press)
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