This is the latest hat design for Delaware Head Huggers! Thank you Elissa for the name! It's another Football Game type hat that can be knit in no time and will suit anyone, depending on the color yarn you choose to use. I used Lion Brand Hometown USA for this, but if you don't have bulky yarn around, just hold 2 strands of worsted weight yarn (different colors if you like) together and that will work fine.
Schnapps, of course, hopes you like it!
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WIGGLE WARM!
You Need: Bulky or 6-weight yarn (about 75-80 yards) and size US 13 circular needles
Abbreviations:
C2F: place 1 stitch on a cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.
C2B: place 1 stitch on a cable needle and hold in back of work. Knit next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Pattern:
Rows 1 & 3: *k2, p1*; repeat around
Row 2: *C2F, p1*; repeat around
Row 4: *C2B, p1*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 4 until the piece measures
between 7 and 7.5 inches in length. Approximately 6 or 7 times depending on how tightly you knit.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: *k2tog, p1*; repeat around
Row 2: *k2tog*; repeat around
Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and enjoy.
The pattern is in multiples of 3, so adjust accordingly. The hat is stretchy and should fit most adults. If you don’t have any bulky weight yarn, use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together as one.
The pattern is worked over 3 stitches.
To knit this using 5-weight yarn, use size 10 needles and cast on 66 stitches.
To knit this using worsted weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 93 stitches.
To make it child size, use worsted yarn, size 8 needles and cast on 60 stitches. Adjust in increments of 3 stitches for individual sizes.
To knit this using sport weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 126 stitches.
If using thinner yarn, you might want to add a few more rows to the crown decrease. You can repeat Row 2 as many times as you think is best.
Remember, all are welcome to
join us in
some way - we love to see new people and are grateful when more
people hear about us. So, spread the word! And, as always, if you or
anyone you know is in need of chemo caps, please feel free to
contact me directly at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org and I will be
happy to ship some out. If there is a chemo center that is near and
dear to your heart and you think they could use some hats, let me know
and I will ship a box off to them. This is what we do!!
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Thanks for sharing! Will use this for chemo hats. Plan to use it first with smaller yarn and needles for the Purple Hat program.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you do for those who need hats. The pattern is adorable too!
ReplyDeleteyour hats are so nice, can't wait to start one during the next football game. Do you design your own hats? I have tried twice to make a hat for my grandaughter with a hole in the back for her pony tail to come out. Both times they was not big enough. Made the pattern as stated then tried with two strands of yarn and larger needles. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteThank you and yes, I design all these hats myself. I'd suggest casting on extra stitches for a hat that would fit your grand daughter......that should work.......:)
DeleteThank you for sharing! This is so adorable!
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