Simply Chroma Hat by Natalia Gilmore laceknitdesigns@gmail.com
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Simply Chroma Hat
Designed by Natalia Gilmore laceknitdesigns@gmail.com
A very simple, straightforward hat - ideal for a beginner. This project requires only half of the suggested yarn skein. The remaining yarn could be used to make a pair of matching gloves, for example. Skill Level: Beginner Skills needed: Italian cast on method, k2tog Size: One size fits most Measurements: 12.5" (32 cm) tall, 9 3/4" (25 cm) wide when laid flat Gauge: 25 sts x 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Materials: Knit Picks Chroma Fingering (396 yards (362 meters), 70% Wool, 30% Nylon), color name "Misty Morn", 0.5 skein 50 grams fingering weight yarn (CYCA 1). US 4 / 3.5 mm 16" needle, or size to obtain gauge. US 4 / 3.5 mm sock needles. Stitch markers 8 pieces. Tapestry needle. Abbreviations co - cast on; rnd(s) – round(s); k - knit; p - purl; st(s) - stitch(es); dec – decreas(e) (ed) (ing); dpn - double-pointed needle(s) k2tog - knit 2 stitches together as one. 1 stitch reduced to the right.
Instructions
Using Italian cast on method co 120 sts.Work first row flat. Join to work 1x1 rib in rnds as follows: *k1, p1, rep from *. When rib measures 1.5" (4 cm) work in stockinette st. When piece measures 9" (23 cm) insert a marker after each 15 sts – 8 markers total. Shape crown Note: Change to dpn when necessary. Dec rnd - dec 1 st (k2tog) after each marker – 8sts dec total. Repeat dec rnd every second rnd until you have 8 sts left on your needles. Break yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail. Finishing With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, draw througth remaining sts 2 times and pull to gather. Fasten off on WS.
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