Newbie Pattern!

New to knitting? Tired of knitting scarves, washcloths, and other various rectangular objects? This pattern is especially for people just starting to spread their knitting wings. Techniques used in this pattern include knitting, purling, decreasing, and working in the round. Perfect your basic knit stitch with the simple stockinette pattern and have fun trying out some new skills. This pattern has not been test knit, so if you need any help, just let me know!  

Sugar Maple Hat

download PDF here

This simple stockinette hat was inspired by the warm and cozy colors of the Koigu Kertsi merino yarn used in the pictures. The brilliant yellows and oranges of changing leaves and the dark grays of chilly nights all asked to be knit into a comfy, slouchy fall hat. So, knit this up and wear it on all of your pumpkin picking, hot cider drinking, hay riding autumn adventures.

 

Yarn: 2 skeins of Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% Merino Wool 50g/114yds)

Needles: Size 5US (3.75mm) dpns and size 6US (4mm) dpns.

Size: One size. Unstretched ribbing is 16” in circumference. Made to fit approximate head circumference of 21”.

Gauge: 21 stitches on size 6 needles= 4 inches

Abbreviations:

K: knit

P: purl

K2tog: knit two stitches together as if they were one.

CO: cast on

BO: bind off 

 

Pattern

Using your favorite method (Long Tail Cast On used in photos) and size 5 dpns, CO 100 sts. Join in the round being careful not to twist sts.

Work in k2, p2 rib for 18 rounds.

Switch to size 6 dpns.

Work in stockinette st until the entire length (including rib) measures 9 inches.

Decrease rows:

1.     K8, k2tog; repeat to end (90 st remain).

2.     K around.

3.     K7, k2tog; repeat to end (80 st remain).

4.     K around.

5.     K6, k2tog; repeat to end (70 st remain).

6.      K around.

7.     K5, k2tog; repeat to end (60 st remain).

8.     K around.

9.     K4, k2tog; repeat to end (50 st remain).

10. K3, k2tog; repeat to end (40 st remain).

11. K2, k2tog; repeat to end (30 st remain).

12. K1, k2tog; repeat to end (20 st remain).

13. K2tog; repeat to end (10 st remain)

14. K2tog; repeat to end (5 st remain).

Break yarn. Thread yarn through the remaining stitches. Secure and weave in ends.

© 2011 by Wool to the Brim