A
simple unisex hat in a stylish textured stitch pattern. Includes
directions for two sizes.
Yarn:
Shilasdair
Luxury dk 35 (45)g from a 100g skein.
Needles:
Set
of four 4mm / US 6 double pointed needles (dpns), or one 4mm/US 6
circular needle for magic loop.
Gauge:
18
stitches and 26 rows = 4” in Twisted Moss Stitch.
Dimensions:
18
(21.5)” around. Stretches to fit the average ladies (mens) head.
Notation:
CO
= cast on
k
= knit
p
= purl
k1b=
knit 1 into back of next stitch
k2tog
= knit next two stitches together
k1bw
= knit one into the stitch directly below the next stitch on the
needle.
dpn
= double pointed needle
Techniques
k1bw
Knit
into the stitch below by inserting needle as shown:
Stitch
Patterns
Twisted
Rib
Round
1: *k1b, p1* to end of row.
Repeat
round 1 for pattern.
Twisted
Moss Stitch
Round
1: purl.
Round
2: *k1bw, k1* to end of round.
Round
3: purl.
Round
4: *k1, k1bw* to end of round.
Repeat
these four rows for pattern.
Directions:
CO
80 (96) stitches over three dpns or on circular needle for magic loop
method. Join stitches in the round ensuring they're not twisted and
if using circular needle, place marker for beginning of round.
Work
in Twisted Rib Pattern for 8 (10) rounds, then knit one round.
Work
in Twisted Moss Stitch until hat measures approximately 6½”
(7½”), finishing with Round 3 of pattern
For
smaller size, follow instructions for decreases immediately below.
For larger size, follow instructions below that, headed "Decreases for Larger Size".
Decreases
for Smaller Size
Decrease
round 1: *(k1, k1bw) four times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 2: *p8, k1* to end of round
Decrease
round 3: *(k1bw, k1) three times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 4: *p7, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 5: *(k1, k1bw)
three times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 6: *p6, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 7: *(k1bw, k1) twice, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 8: *p5, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 9: *(k1, k1bw) twice, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 10: *p4, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 11: *k1bw, k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 12: *p3, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 13: *k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 14: *p2 k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 15: *k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 16: *k2tog* to end of round.
Decreases
for Larger Size
Decrease
round 1: * (k1, k1bw) five times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 2: *p10, k1* to end of round
Decrease
round 3: *(k1bw, k1) four times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 4: *p9, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 5: *(k1, k1bw) four times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 6: *p8, k1* to end of round
Decrease
round 7: *(k1bw, k1) three times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 8: *p7, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 9: *(k1, k1bw)
three times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 10: *p6, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 11: *(k1bw, k1) twice, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 12: *p5, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 13: *(k1, k1bw) twice, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 14: *p4, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 15: *k1bw, k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 16: *p3, k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 17: *k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 18: *p2 k1* to end of round.
Decrease
round 19: *k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease
round 20: *k2tog* to end of round.
You
should have 8 stitches left. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6” tail.
Thread the long tail onto a needle, and slip the remaining stitches
onto the thread. Pull tight and sew over the little hole at the top a
few times. Weave in the loose ends on the wrong side and you're done!
Copyright
Littletheorem: Do not reproduce in full or in part without the
author's written permission.
