Gauge:
4.5 stitches per inch
6 rows per inch
Stitch Explanation:
K—knit
P—purl
st(s)—stitch(es)
St st—stockinette stitch
arnd—around
rnd—round
K2tog—knit two together
Pattern:
With circular needle if using, cast on 88 sts. (Increase or decrease the number of sts in multiples of 8 for a larger or smaller hat.) Join, being careful not to twist work. Place marker to indicate end of round. Work 1" in seed st, garter st, etc. (any st commonly used for working brims will do); then work in St st for 4½".
Decreases:
(Change to double pointed needles as needed.)
Rnd 1: K6, K2tog around.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds: K even.
Rnd 3: K5, K2tog around.
Rnd 5: K4, K2tog around.
Rnd 7: K3, K2tog around.
Rnd 9: K2, K2tog around.
Rnd 11: K1, K2tog around.
Rnd 13: K2tog around.
Cut off long end of yarn and thread it through remaining 8 sts and pull tight. Block; weave in all ends.
Ears
Lay hat flat. Starting about ¾" down from the top of the hat, pick up and knit 12 sts down the side towards the brim. Work 2 rows in seed st, garter st, etc. (the same pattern st you used for working the brim).
Next row: (k1, k2tog), pattern stitch to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next row: Seed stitch 1 row plain.
Next row: Work rows 1 and 2 until there are 4 stitches left.
Next row: K1, k2tog, k1, turn. K1, k2tog, turn.
Next row: K2tog.
Next row: Break yarn, pull through last st, weave in end.
At the base of this ear, pick up 12 stitches exactly as before. You are creating a double ear for extra strength so it will stand up. When complete, sew the two ear halves together and weave in ends.
Repeat for other ear.
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