International Cat Hat Pattern: France, Le Mieux

by Wildtomato

Ooo la la! Your cat will be très sophistiqué sporting this chic beret.
The swirling decrease and tiny nubbin atop this hat sets this cat beret
apart from the rest.
Don’t be surprised when your cat dons the beret and demands a
cigarette and coffee for breakfast.

Directions
CO 60 sts onto one US size 7 circular needle (needle A). Slip 30 sts onto the
other US size 7 circular needle (needle B). Join to knit in the round.
Rnd 1-5: [ktbl, p1] until the end of round
Materials Rnd 6: On needle A, k10, pm, k10, pm, k10
• 60 yards of DK yarn. I used Tahki
Repeat for needle B.
Cotton Classic because the resulting Rnd 7: On needle A, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1,
fabric is floppy. slip marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1, slip
marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before end of needle, M1R, k1.
• 2 US size 7 circular needles, any
Repeat for needle B.
length, OR size needed to achieve
gauge. US size 7 DPNs may also be Rnd 8: k all sts
used instead of 2 circular needles Rnd 9-18: Repeat Rnd 7 and 8. 132 sts total.
• 4 stitch markers Rnd 19: k all sts
• Row counter Rnd 20: On needle A, ssk, k until next marker, slip marker, ssk, knit
• Tapestry needle until next marker, slip marker, ssk, k to the end of needle.
Repeat for needle B.
Gauge Rnd 21-40: Repeat Rnd 20 until 6 sts remain.
• 6.5 stitches = 1 inch on US size 7 Rnd 41-43: k all sts. Repeat this round 2 more times.
needles in stockinette stitch
Rnd 44: k2tog 3 times. 3 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail.
Finished Measurements
• Finished hat circumference is
roughly 12 inches. To adjust the
hat’s circumference, increase or
decrease the cast on number of Finishing
stitches by 6. Using the tapestry needle, thread
yarn tail through the 3 remaining
Abbreviations sts. Pull closed. Weave in ends.
[] repeat instructions between
brackets
co Cast on
k knit
k2tog knit two stitches together
ktbl knit through the back loop
M1L make one left I’d love to hear from you!
M1R make one right
p purl Questions, comments, and humiliating cat pictures can be sent to
pm place marker wildtomatoknits@gmail.com
rnd round(s)
For sneak peeks of other cat hat ideas, stories about my goofy
ssk slip one stitch knitwise, slip
dogs and spazzy cats, instructions on how to roast your own
next stitch knitwise, then knit
coffee, or to find out more about my crafty side, go to
stitches together
http://spindlesandspices.blogspot.com
sts stitch(es)

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