Two Needle Baby Hat
Do you prefer not to use circular or DP needles and would rather knit a baby hat flat and sew up a seam?Then, you'll like this pattern.
Size:
one size 6-12 months
Gauge:
9 sts = inch in 2x2 rib NOT stretchedCircumference of hat NOT stretched is 10 inches, it is very stretchy and will fit a wide range of head sizes.(Marcelo's head wearing hat is 44.5 cm - 17.5")
Materials:
(microfiber + angora) - 1 50 gr ball #0061 seascape1 large eye tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
BO: bind off, k2tog: knit 2 sts together, st: stitch, CO: cast on, DP: double point, inc: increase, rep: repeat
Instructions:
CO 90 stsRow 1: *K2, P2*, ending K2.Row 2: *P2, K2,* ending P2Repeat this 2-2 ribbing until work measures 4 inchesBegin Broken Rib pattern:Row 1a: K1, P1Row 2a: K Row 3: same as Row 1aRow 4: *K8, k2tog* rep to end of row [80 sts]Row 5: same as Row 1a (this will break up the pattern where dec's were made, but that is OK)Row 6: *K7, k2 tog* rep to end of rowRow 7, 9, 11 and all odd rows: repeat Row 5Row 8: *K6, k2 tog* rep to end of rowRow 10: *K5, k2 tog* rep to end of rowRow 12: *K4, k2 tog* rep to end of rowRow 14: *K3, k2tog* rep to end of rowRow 16: *K2, k2tog* rep to end of rowRow 18: *K1, k2tog* rep to end of rowRow 19: *K1, k2tog* rep to end of rowRepeat Row 18 until only 4 sts remain on needlesIf you have DP needles any size from 3 to 5 you may wish to end the hat as I did with 3.5 inches of I-cordworked over the 4 sts left.If not making I-cord, then finish dec'ing the 4 sts down to one and BO. You could also crochet a little tail of decoration at the top if you wish.Sew side seam with tapestry needle.
copyright 2006 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The patternmay be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting Shops carrying Crystal Palace Yarns
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arewelcome to use this free pattern for their customers.
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