Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® - Wool-Ease® Americana Hat & Scarf

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Americana Hat & Scarf
Lion BrandŽ Homespun^® - Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: khs-americanaHatAndScarf Show your patriotic spirit with this American flag hat and scarf set! Note: Crocheted version of this pattern is shown in the image.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Child 7-8, Adult Medium
Adult: Hat 24 inches circumference Scarf 8 1/4 inches x 70 inches Child: Hat Size 6-8 - 20 inches circumference Scarf 6" x 45 inches
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: None

MATERIALS

790-307 Homespun Yarn: Antique Heathered Solid Subdued dark reds with a hint of brick combine in a rich mix.
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Note: (A)

790-309 Homespun Yarn: Deco Heathered Solid Soft Cream and homespun texture is a rich combination.
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Note: (B)

790-302 Homespun Yarn: Colonial Heathered SolidDark and medium blue mix.
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Note: (C)

620-099 Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman The classical 'natural' wool, so popular for Aran knits.
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Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
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GAUGE:
12 sts + 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch (k 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

ADULT VERSION HAT (worked flat, then seamed) With C, cast on 72 sts. Work in St st (k 1 row, p 1 row) for 3 inches. *Change to B and k 4 rows, then k 4 rows A. Rep from * once. K 2 rows B. Cont stripes as established and SHAPE CROWN. Next row (row 3 B) K 5, k2tog, *k 6, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 63 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 4, k2tog, *k 5, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 54 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 3, k2tog, *k 4, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 45 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 2, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 36 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 1, k2tog, *k 2, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 27 sts. Knit 1 row. Next row *K 1, k2tog; rep from * - 18 sts. Knit 1 row. Next 2 rows K2tog across. Pull yarn through rem sts. Sew side seam. SCARF NOTE Scarf is worked in 2 sections. Striped section With A, cast on 174 sts. Knit 4 rows. Change to B and knit 4 rows. Continue to alternate 4 rows A, 4 rows B, until you have completed 13 stripes. Bind off loosely. Field for Stars Turn stripes vertically. With C, pick up 26 sts along end (1 st for every garter ridge). Knit every row until Field measures 12 inches from beg. Bind off. Sew Stars as desired. STARS (make 8) Ch 3, slip st to form ring. Rnd 1 Ch 1, work 5 sc in ring, slip st to beg ch. Rnd 2 Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc, slip st to beg ch - 15 sc. Rnd 3 *Sc in first sc, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 2 sc; rep from * around, end with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. CHILD VERSION HAT HAT (worked flat, then seamed) With C, cast on 60 sts. Work in St. st (k 1 row, p 1 row) for 2 1/4 inches. *Change to B and knit 4 rows, then knit 4 rows A, 4 row B. Knit 2 rows A. Cont stripes as established and SHAPE CROWN Next row (row 3 A) K 3, k2tog, *k 4, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 50 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 2, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 40 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row K 1, k2tog, *k 2, k2tog; rep from *, end k 1 - 30 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next row *K 1, k2tog; rep from * - 20 sts. Knit 1 row. Next 2 rows K2tog across. Pull yarn through rem sts. Sew side seam. SCARF NOTE Scarf is worked in 2 sections. Striped section With A, cast on 112 sts. Knit 4 rows. Change to B and knit 4 rows. Continue to alternate 4 rows A, 4 rows B, until you have completed 9 stripes. Bind off loosely. Field for Stars Turn stripes vertically. With C, pick up 18 sts along end (1 st for every garter ridge). Knit every row until Field measures 8 inches from beg. Bind off. Sew Stars as desired. STARS (make 7) Work as for adult version.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

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