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Schnapps played around with some 6-weight yarn this weekend during football and came up with this pattern. Amazing how a different yarn gives the same pattern an entirely different look, isn't it? You could do the brim one color and the crown another too. Remember, be creative and experiment........worst that happens is you rip out something and start over........most times you come up with something wonderful!
Very simple and super quick to knit, especially in super bulky yarn, the pattern includes info for other yarn weights as always.
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Reticulated Hope
You will need 6-weight yarn and size US 13 circular needles or some other combination listed below.
Abbreviations:
s1: slip one stitch
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim:
Rows 1 & 2: knit all stitches
Row 3: *s1 knitwise, k1*; repeat around
Row 4: *s1 purlwise with yarn in back, p1*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 4 until piece is anywhere from 3 to 6.5 inches in length, depending on what you like best.
Work Crown:
Row 1: knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until the hat is about 7.5 inches in length.
s1: slip one stitch
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim:
Rows 1 & 2: knit all stitches
Row 3: *s1 knitwise, k1*; repeat around
Row 4: *s1 purlwise with yarn in back, p1*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 - 4 until piece is anywhere from 3 to 6.5 inches in length, depending on what you like best.
Work Crown:
Row 1: knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until the hat is about 7.5 inches in length.
Decrease Crown: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k5, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 3: *k4, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *k3, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 5: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 6: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 7: *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 share.
If using 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 64.
If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 88.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 2 stitches, but vary in multiples of 8 to keep the crown decrease the same.
If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 88.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 2 stitches, but vary in multiples of 8 to keep the crown decrease the same.
Thank you for this pattern, I look forward to trying out all the different weights.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this, what type of cast on did you use, it is really cool the way it turned out.
ReplyDeletelong tail cast on
DeleteLove it! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteLovely thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe s1kw, k1....are you knitting the Stitch you just slipped or are you knitting the next Stitch after the slipped 1
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ReplyDeleteLove the brim, neatand have some chunky wool which I would like o try on this.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin ! I am really wanting to knit this hat but 2 things I need to know before I begin are (1) for the gauge, how many stitches should I have per 4 inches for the #6 (super bulky/chunky yarn) you are suggesting so I'll know what size needles I should really be using, and (2) what should the circumference (inches around) of the hat be when completed. I've looked at several of your patters (which BTW are lovely) and none of them seem to have this information provided. I always knit up a swatch before beginning any project and I'm now stumped. Thanx much for any information you can provide and look forward to your response. My fingers are itching to knit this hat and others you have provided !!
ReplyDeleteSince all these are designed and used as chemo caps, I do not do gauge swatches or circumferences.....since every hat will fit someone. Sorry. Hats typically have a lot of stretch in them, so it hasn't been an issue. These are adult hats.
ReplyDeleteI love that you add the cast on for different yarn weights. Thank you so much. I love your patterns.
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