Another Freebie From the Archive

You will need:

Worsted weight yarn

US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles

US 9 (5.5 mm) double-point needles

Stitch marker or spare yarn to mark the beginning of round

Scissors

Needle to weave in ends

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For this project, you will need to know how to:

Cast On

Place stitch marker

Slip stitch marker

Knit

Knit 2×2 ribbing (Knit 2, Purl 2—every round)

Increase (cast on one stitch, using your preferred method)

Knit 2 together (knit 2 stitches together, a decrease)

Weave in ends

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The sample in the picture was knit using an unbanded partial skein of yarn.  I think it is Plymouth Encore, but don’t quote me on that. 

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This hat is meant to be roomy and loose, not close fitting, and not tight.

Gauge is roughly 4 stitches to the inch in stockinette stitch.

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Loosely cast on 72 stitches. 

Carefully join together to begin knitting in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Place a stitch marker to designate the beginning of the round.

Remember to slip the marker as you come to it at the end of every round.

Knit 2×2 ribbing for 2 inches.

In the next round, knit 6, increase 1; repeat around (84 stitches)

Knit until the piece measures 4 ½ inches from cast on edge.

In the next round, knit 6, increase 1; repeat around. (96 stitches)

Knit until the piece measures 7 inches.

Here we will begin decreasing.  Switch to double-point needles when your circular needles can no longer accommodate the dwindling number of stitches.

In the next round, knit 10, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, knit 9, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In next round, knit 8, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, knit 7, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, knit 6, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In next round, knit 5, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, knit 4, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, knit 3, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In next round, knit 2, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In next round, knit 1, knit 2 together; repeat around.

Knit across next round.

In the next round, Knit 2 together; repeat around.

Cut yarn, leaving at least a 6-inch tail, if not longer. 

Pull yarn through the remaining stitches.

Cinch tightly to close the hole.

Secure the yarn tail.

Weave in all ends.

Wear your hat proudly.  Or have someone else wear your hat proudly.