PAT N O.

168 SLALOM I NTE RM E DIATE

S KI H AT

PATTE R N D E S I G N BY TH E SWAN S I S LAN D D E S I G N TEAM

 TE C H N I C A L I N F O R M ATI O N
M AT E R I A L S SIZES
Swans Island All American Collection, 100% USA Rambouillet Wool; Hat: S/M (L/XL)
sport weight (40 gms, 185 yds each). 1 skein each color Shown in size S/M
Colors Shown:
Colorway 1 Colorway 2 FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Color 1:AAS215 Nasturium Color 1: AAS220 Ecru Hat Circumference: 18½ (21½)"
Color 2:AAS232 Marine Color 2: AAS223 Chambray A B B R E V I AT I O N S
beg = begin(ning) p = purl
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needle
C= color pm = place marker
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular and dpns
dec = decrease(d) rep = repeat
or size needed to obtain gauge.
dpn(s) = double-pointed needle(s) rnd(s) = round(s)
Stitch markers, yarn needle k = knit sl = slip
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together st(s) = stitch(es)
GAUGE
6½ sts x 8 rnds = 1" in Fair Isle pattern on larger needles
To get the fit you want please check your gauge.

INSTRUCTIONS

47 H AT
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With C1 and smaller circular needle, cast on 120 (132) sts. Join for rnds, being careful not to twist sts,
and pm for beg of rnd.
43 Set up rnd: *K2, p2, repeat from * around.
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Work 7 more rnds as established.
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Change to larger circular needle.Work Chart through rnd 48
37 Change to smaller circular needle.
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Shape Crown
33 Change to dpn when sts no longer fit comfortably on circular needle.

31 Set-up Rnd: With C2 *K10, k2tog, pm; rep from * around. [110 (121) sts remain]
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Knit 1 rnd even.
27 Dec Rnd: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sl marker; rep from * around. [10 (11) sts dec]
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Rep last 2 rnds 9 more times [10 (11) sts remain].
23
Cut yarn leaving 8" tail. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail through remaining sts.
21 Pull yarn tail tight, closing hole at top of hat.
19 FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block to measurements.
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15 P O M P O M (optional)
Using a strand of C1 or C2 (your choice), wrap yarn around 2½" piece of cardboard 150 times (aprroxi-
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mately 25 yds). Slip wound yarn off cardboard, holding center of bunch tightly. Cut yarns from skeins but
11 do not cut loops yet. Using a separate piece of sturdy scrap yarn cut a piece about 8" long and wrap it a
few times around the center of the bunch, then securely knot.Wrap yarn around the center wrap a few
9 more times, pull center wrap really tight, and tie another knot. Holding pom pom by both ends of the
7 short wrapped yarn, use sharp pointed scissors to cut the loops on either side of the center wrap.Trim the
cut strands to form a ball. Using yarn needle and leftover long tail of yarn, sew pom pom to the top of the
5 hat.Weave in ends of long tail on inside of hat. Sample shown has a pom pom about 2½” in diameter.
3 C1
1 C2

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