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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Gauge: It's ribbing, so it doesn't have to be exact. 5 stitches per inch 6 rows per inch Stitch Explanation: K—knit P—purl st(s)—stitch(es) arnd—around rnd—round K2tog—knit two together P2tog—purl two together Pattern: With circular needle, cast on 112 sts. (Increase or decrease the number of sts in multiples of 4 for a larger or smaller hat.) Join, being careful not to twist work. Place marker to indicate end of round. Next Rnd: Work in K2P2 rib arnd. Continue in K2P2 rib until piece measures 5" (about 30 rnds). Break yarn. Switch to Cranberry and K 1 rnd. K 5 more rnds in K2P2 rib. Break yarn. Switch to Wheat and K 1 rnd. K 2 more rnds in K2P2 rib. Break yarn. Switch to Forest Green Heather. K 1 rnd. Work in K2P2 rib till piece measures 8" from beginning. Begin decreases. Decreases: (Change to double pointed needles as needed.) Rnd 1: * K2tog, P2, K2, P2, repeat from * to end—98 sts. Rnd 2: * K1, P2, K2, P2, repeat from * to end. Rnd 3: * K1, P2, K2tog, P2, repeat from * to end—84 sts. Rnd 4: * K1, P2, K1, P2, repeat from * to end. Rnd 5: * K1, P2tog, K1, P2, repeat from * to end—70 sts. Rnd 6: * K1, P1, K1, P2, repeat from * to end. Rnd 7: * K1, P1, K1, P2tog, repeat from * to end—56 sts. Rnd 8: * K1, P1, K1, P1, repeat from * to end. Rnd 9: * K2tog, K1, P1, repeat from * to end—42 sts. Rnd 10: * K2, P1, repeat from * to end. Rnd 11: * K1, P2tog, repeat from * to end—28 sts. Rnd 12: * K1, P1, repeat from * to end. Rnd 13: * K2tog, P2tog, repeat from * to end—14 sts. Rnd 14: * K1, P1, repeat from * to end. Rnd 15: * Repeat rnd 13—7 sts. Cut off long end of yarn and thread it through remaining 7 sts and pull tight. Block; weave in ends. | ||||||||||||||