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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Gauge: 5 stitches per inch 6 rows per inch Stitch Explanation: K—knit St st—stockinette stitch st(s)—stitch(es) arnd—around rnd—round K2tog—knit two together Pattern: Cast on 112 sts in dark gray. Join, being careful not to twist work. Place marker to indicate end of round. Work in K2P2 rib. Work 15 rnds in dark grey in K1P1 rib; break yarn. Remainder of pattern is worked in St st. Work 5 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Work 3 rnds in dark grey; break yarn. Work 2 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Work 1 rnds in dark grey; break yarn. Work 2 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Work 5 rnds in dark grey; break yarn. Work 2 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Work 3 rnds in dark grey; break yarn. Work 2 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Work 3 rnds in dark grey; break yarn. Work 5 rnds in light grey; break yarn. Decreases: (Worked in dark grey; change to double pointed needles as needed.) Rnd 1: (K6, K2tog) arnd—98 sts. Rnd 2 and all even rnds: K. Rnd 3: (K5, K2tog) arnd—84 sts. Rnd 5: (K4, K2tog) arnd—70 sts. Rnd 7: (K3, K2tog) arnd—56 sts. Rnd 9: (K2, K2tog) arnd—42 sts. Rnd 11: (K1, K2tog) arnd—28 sts. Rnd 13: K2tog arnd—14 sts. Rnd 15: K2tog arnd—7 sts. Cut off long end of yarn and thread it through remaining 7 sts and pull tight. Secure end of yarn. Weave in all ends. Fold up brim if desired. | ||||||||||||