This super simple, super fast bulky knit hat just flew off Schnapps' needles this week. Thank you Delaware Head Hugger Facebook Fans for the name choice. If you're not a fan yet, stop by and "Like" our Facebook
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Schnapps and I noticed that many of our hat patterns are more feminine, so we made sure this pattern would work well for men too! I like it so much that I'll be making a couple as Christmas gifts too!
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| First Peek-a-Boo! Then he cast on this hat! |
It's just a 2 row pattern that is very easy to memorize. I used Hometown USA yarn for this, but I have included instructions for different yarn types as well. The pattern will work with just about any type of yarn and can be made for just about anyone!
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This past Saturday there was a video shoot at the Kent County Public Library about Delaware Head Huggers too. Beth, Jerald and Emily came out to help and we were all interviewed by a very professional and nice team regarding the PNC grant. It won't be ready to view for a while, but I'll let you know when it's posted.
This week I was able to donate $75 to the Sean Casey Animal Rescue in NY. They are a wonderful rescue and have really stepped up to help animals who were displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Delaware Fire Stations are collecting food to help re-stock NY & NJ food banks, so I picked up this stuff today and will be dropping it off on Sunday. If you are in Delaware, please do what you can to help.
The pattern can be found as a PDF on Scribd.com .
Trails of Love
You will need: 55 - 60 yards of super bulky or 6-weight yarn and size US 13 circular needles.
Abbreviations:
s1: slip one stitch as if to knit
s1: slip one stitch as if to knit
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together
Cast on 50 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Pattern:
Row 1: *k1, s1, k1, p2*; repeat around
Cast on 50 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Pattern:
Row 1: *k1, s1, k1, p2*; repeat around
Row 2: *k3, p2*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 2 until the piece is 7 to 7.5 inches in length.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: *k2tog, k1, p2*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 2 until the piece is 7 to 7.5 inches in length.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: *k2tog, k1, p2*; repeat around
Row 2: *k2tog, p2tog*; repeat around
Row 3: *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 give this hat to someone who could use a warm hug!
The pattern is worked over 5 stitches.
To knit this using 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 65 stitches.
To knit this using worsted weight yarn, use size 8 needles and cast on 95 stitches.
To make it child size, use worsted yarn, size 8 needles and cast on 60 stitches. Adjust in increments of 5 stitches for individual sizes.
To knit this using sport weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 125 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.
To knit this using 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 65 stitches.
To knit this using worsted weight yarn, use size 8 needles and cast on 95 stitches.
To make it child size, use worsted yarn, size 8 needles and cast on 60 stitches. Adjust in increments of 5 stitches for individual sizes.
To knit this using sport weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 125 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.
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Are the instructions the same if knitting flat? Thanks for the cute pattern!
ReplyDeleteNo, you have to switch out and reverse Row 2, so you'd be doing *p3, k2* instead.
DeleteI love this pattern and share it often. I just made 16 bulky hats with Pom poms to be distributed around the city of Detroit for the homeless. I used donated yarn on a 13 needle. Thank you for sharing this pattern.
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