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Abbreviations:
C4B: 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back. Knit next 2 stitches from LH needle, then knit 2 from cable needle
C4F: 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front. Knit next 2 stitches from LH needle, then knit 2 from cable needle
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Using Color A, cast on 72 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim: Using Color A
Row 1: knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.
Work Body of Hat Using Color B:
Rows 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 8: knit all stitches
Row 3: *C4B, k4, C4F*; repeat around
Row 7: *k2, C4F, C4B, k2*; repeat around
Repeat Rows 1 and 8 until piece is about 6 to 6.5 inches in length.
Work Crown: Using Color A
Row 1: knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 7 to 7.5 inches
Decrease Crown: Using Color A: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: *k10, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k9, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 3: *k8, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *k7, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 5: *k6, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 6: *k5, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 7: *k4, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 8: *k3, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 9: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 10: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 11: *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 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 48.
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 108 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 12 stitches.
Feel free to use just 1 color.
Experiment and enjoy!
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