It's almost Christmas and there are so many things to get done! But, chemo caps are still in huge demand and so I keep on knitting them! Thank goodness I have lots of help and we have already passed the 4,000 hat mark for this year!
Since everyone liked this hat and several people asked for the pattern, I'm adding it here rather than putting it only in the next book. There are two variations included.
Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy it and please, make one to donate to someone in need.
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| Variation 1 |
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| Variation 2 |
This was knit using LionBrand Hometown USA, but of course, directions include all yarn weights too. This pattern is a great stash buster too! Change the color scheme however you like. Use 2 colors, use 5 colors - there are almost endless possibilities. Match colors to the weather and knit one for every season! We'd love to see what you choose to knit this pattern.
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Colors of the Season
Knit using 4 colors of 6-weight yarn and size US 13 needles or another combination listed below.
VERSION 1: In the model Color A is white, Color B is green, Color C is black and Color D is gray.
Abbreviations:
S1: slip next stitch with yarn held in back
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: *k1, p1*; repeat around
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Foundation Row Using Color A: knit all
Work Body of Hat
Using Color B:
Row 1: *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 2: *s1, p1*; repeat around
Row 3: knit all stitches
Row 4: purl all stitches
Switch to Color C:
Row 5: *k1, s1*; repeat around
Row 6: *p1, s1*; repeat around
Row 7: knit all stitches
Row 8: purl all stitches
Switch to Color D: Work Rows 1-4
Switch to Color A: Work Rows 5-8
Continue working pattern, switching colors on Rows 1 and 5 until piece is about 7 to 7.5 inches in length. End with a Row 3 or 7.
Decrease Crown: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k1, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 3: *k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *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.
VERSION 2: In the model Color A is gray, Color B is green, Color C is maroon and Color D is gray.
Abbreviations:
S1: slip next stitch with yarn held in back
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: *k1, p1*; repeat around
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Foundation Row Using Color B: knit all
Work Body of Hat
Using Color B:
Row 1: *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 2: *s1, p1*; repeat around
Row 3: knit all stitches
Row 4: purl all stitches
Row 5: *k1, s1*; repeat around
Row 6: *p1, s1*; repeat around
Row 7: knit all stitches
Row 8: purl all stitches
Switch to Color C: Work Rows 1-4
Switch to Color D: Work Rows 1-4
Continue working Rows 1-4 of pattern, switching colors on Rows 1 until piece is about 7 to 7.5 inches in length. End with a Row 3.
Decrease Crown: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k1, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 3: *k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *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 60.
If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 84.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 100 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 2 stitches, but adjust in multiples of 4 to keep the crown decrease the same.
Feel free to use just fewer or more colors.