Free Knitting Pattern: Wool-Ease® Carousel Hat

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Carousel Hat
Lion BrandŽ Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: justHat
Designed by Traci Bunkers. Garter stitch stripes in a fresh, funky color combination are trimmed with an easy-to-crochet bobbled edge for a fun hat you'll be wearing in no time. Light and soft, this pattern can be used for a chemo cap.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
20" (21", 22") [51 (53.5, 56) cm] circumference x 7 1/4" (7 3/4 inches, 8") [19 (19.5, 20.5) cm] depth
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 10, 2007)

Row 17 *Knit 4 (53, 5), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-41 (41, 49) stitches total.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

MATERIALS

620-177 Wool-Ease Yarn: Loden A true Loden green.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

620-171 Wool-Ease Yarn: Gold A tawny goldenrod yellow.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (B)

620-137 Wool-Ease Yarn: Fuchsia Vibrant, tropical pink.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (C)

620-179 Wool-Ease Yarn: Chestnut Heather Medium brown, highlighted with a brush of burgundy.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (D)

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.60

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
18 stitches + 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) over garter stitch (knit every row). 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 less 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:
When working Stripe Pattern 1, carry colors up along the side edge until the last stripe is completed, then cut all but color A. When working Stripe Pattern 2, carry color up along the side edge until the last stripe of that color is completed, then cut color. Join new colors as needed.

INSTRUCTIONS

HAT With A, cast on 85 (89, 93) stitches. Brim Knit 1 row and mark as wrong side. Continue in garter stitch and StripePattern 1 as follows: *Work 2 rows each using B, C, D, and A; repeat from * oncemore. Cut all colors except A. Body Knit 5 (7, 9) more rows using A. Note What was the wrong side of the brim isnow the right side of body. Continue in garter stitch and work Stripe Pattern 2as follows: 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 6 rows B, 2 rows C, 2 rows B, 6 rows C, 2 rowsD, 2 rows C, 6 rows D, 2 rows A, 2 rows D and 6 rows A. Crown Shaping Repeat start of Stripe Pattern 2 and, AT SAME TIME, shape crown as follows: Row 1 (Right Side) *Knit 19 (20, 21), knit 2 together; repeat from*, ending knit 1-81 (85, 89) stitches total. Row 2 and all Wrong Side Rows Knit. Row 3 *Knit 18 (19, 20), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-77 (81, 85) stitches total. Row 5 *Knit 17 (18, 19), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-73 (77, 81) stitches total. Row 7 *Knit 16 (17, 18), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-69 (73, 77) stitches total. Row 9 *Knit 15 (16, 17), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-65 (69, 73) stitches total. Row 11 *Knit 14 (15, 16), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-61 (65, 69) stitches total. Row 13 *Knit 13 (14, 15), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit1-57 (61, 65) stitches total. Row 15 *Knit 5 (4, 6), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-49(51, 57) stitches total. Row 17 *Knit 4 (3, 5), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-41(41, 49) stitches total. Row 19 *Knit 3 (3, 4), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-33(33, 41) stitches total. Row 21 *Knit 2 (2, 3), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-25(25, 33) stitches total. Row 23 *Knit 1 (1, 2), knit 2 together; repeat from *, ending knit 1-17(17, 25) stitches total. Row 25 FOR SIZE LARGE ONLY *Knit 1, knit 2 together; repeat from *,ending knit 1-17 stitches total. Rows 25 (25, 27) [Knit 2 together] 8 times, knit 1-9 stitches total.Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread tail into large-eyed, bluntneedle and weave through remaining stitches. Pull tight to gather, fastensecurely. Sew back seam, reversing seam for brim so seam falls to wrong side. Finishing Position hat so the right side of brim is facing and the cast-on edge is atthe top. With crochet hook, join A with a slip stitch in the back seam, *chain 4for trim, work 4 half double crochet in the 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch inthe next 2 chain, then slip stitch in the same stitch as the slip stitch at thebase of trim, slip stitch in the next 3 stitches of the cast-on edge; repeatfrom * around. Join round with a slip stitch in the first slip stitch. Fastenoff. Weave in ends.

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