Journeyman Hat

JOURNEYMAN HAT Maybird Knits // Alyssa Grieve instagram @maybirdknits

Materials - 5.00 mm circular needles 16" - 6.00 mm circular needles 16" - Stitch marker - 6.00 mm DPNs - 100 G/ 127 yrds yarn - Tapestry needle Recommended yarn, Caron X Pantone 6.00 mm

Skills needed - Knit _ K2tog - Purl - Ktbl - circular knitting - DPNs - Long tail cast on

Abbreviations - K, Knit - P, Purl - Ktbl, Knit through the back loop - K2tog, Knit 2 together - DPNs, Double pointed needles

+ Brim - Using the longtail cast on method, with 5.00 mm circular needles, cast on 80 stitches.

- Place stitch marker at beginning of round - *Ktbl, P1* repeat to end of round - Repeat for 9 more rows

+ Body Round 1: Switch to 6.00 mm circulars, K to end of round Round 2: P Round 3 - 7: K Round 8: P Round 9 - 10: K Round 11: P - Repeat rows 3 - 11 three more times.

+ Decreasing rounds - Switch to DPNs when comfortable Round 1: K3, K2tog Round 2: K Round 3: K2, K2tog Round 4: K Round 5: K1, K2tog Round 6: K Round 7: K2tog

+ Finishing - Cut yarn leaving long tail for end - Using tapestry needle, weave through remaining stitches on DPNs and pull tight.

- Weave in ends - Block Lightly if desired, although, its not needed.

- For added slouch, work pattern in the body 1- 2 more times before decreasing.

+ Notes This hat is meant to be worn for any occasion.

As a personal note, this is my first pattern I've designed, made for my partner who is incredibly supportive of me and my endeavors.

It was named by him, The Journeyman due to our love of travel and exploration.

Nothing would make me happier than to see others going out and exploring more of this beautiful world, and do so with a warm head.

Journey on.