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Straight Up Hat
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
Pattern Number: 81080AD
This chunky hat makes a great first project on double pointed needles.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
20 in. (51 cm) circumference, will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
640-189 Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Butterscotch Rich golden orange
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 18.98
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59
Pom pom Maker
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49
Additional Materials
Double pointed knitting needles size 19 (15 mm) (set of 4)
GAUGE:
6 sts + 10 rows = 5 in. (12.5 cm) in St st (k every rnd) with 3 strands held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.
NOTES:
Wind yarn into 3 balls before beginning.
Work holding 3 strands of yarn together throughout.
INSTRUCTIONS
HAT
With 3 strands of yarn held together, cast on 24 sts, and divide evenly onto 3 needles.
Join, being careful not to twist.
Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in St st (k every rnd) until piece measures 5 in.
(12.5 cm) from beg.
Shape Top
Rnd 1: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around-20 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around-16 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog, rep from * around-12 sts.
Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: *K1, k2tog, rep from * around-8 sts.
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rnd 9: K2tog around-4 sts.
Cut yarn, thread tail through remaining 4 sts.
Pull tight.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Following package directions, make a pompom and attach to top of Hat.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
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