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Ellen's Knit Hat (SHIPS Project)
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
Pattern #: kwe-ellensHat
This is the hat pattern for "The Ships Project", a charity project knitting for the troops. For more information about the organization or donating, please visit their website http://www.theshipsproject.com.
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Ellen's Knit Hat (SHIPS Project)
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
20 sts + 28 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] 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.
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HAT For straight needles Cast on 80 sts. Work in K1, P1 or K2, P2 ribbing for 1 ½-2". Begin St st (k on RS, p on WS) until total length is 8". Crown decreases Row 1 (K 6, k2tog) across row – 70 stitches. Next Row and all even rows Purl.
Row 3 (K 5, k2tog) across row – 60 stitches.
Row 5 (K 4, k2tog) across row – 50 stitches. Row 7 (K 3, k2tog) across row – 40 stitches. Row 9 (K 2, k2tog) across row – 30 stitches. Row 11 (K 1, k2tog) across row – 20 stitches. Row 13 K2tog across row – 10 stitches. Cut yarn leaving long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tightly. Sew seam.
HAT
For circular needles Cast on 80 stitches. (If you knit tightly, you may add more stitches in multiples of 8.) Join and work in ribbing of K1, P1 or K2, P2 for 1½-2". Then knit all rounds until piece measures 8". Round 1 K 6, k2tog across row – 70 stitches. Next Round and all even rounds Knit. Continue having 1 less stitch before decreases as outlined in hat for straight needles. Switch to double-pointed needles when needed and finish off by drawing yarn through last 10 stitches.
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Ellen's Knit Hat (SHIPS Project) Reviewed by jan siepert on 2009-10-22
The military accept only 100 per cent wool, so be sure to check the content on the skeins. This is in case of fire, that the hat doesn't melt and stick to their heads.
