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We've been taking lots of walks lately and nature keeps inspiring yarn choices and hat patterns!
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Harvesting Diamonds
Use 2 colors of 6-weight yarn and size US 13 circular needles
In the model Color A is orange, B is brown.
Abbreviations:
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Using Color A, cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim: Using Color A
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: purl all stitches
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Work Body of Hat Using Color B:
Foundation Row: knit all stitches
Row 1: *p1, k7*; repeat around
Rows 2 & 8: *k1, p1, k5, p1*; repeat around
Rows 3 & 7: *k2, p1, k3, p1, k1*; repeat around
Rows 4 & 6: *k3, p1, k1, p1, k2*; repeat around
Row 5: *k4, p1, k3*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 through 8 until piece is about 7 inches in length.
**End with a Row 1 for the top of the diamond.**
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
**If using super bulky or chunky yarn, start the crown decrease at Row 5 instead.**
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 80.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 8 stitches.
Feel free to use just 1 color.
Love the adjustments given for different weights! Thanks so much for such a variety of patterns.
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