Lion Brand^® Festive Fur - Microspun

GAUGE:

24 sts + 28 rnds = 4 in. [10 cm] in k 1, p 1 rib with B on smaller needle. 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.

HAT
With smaller needle and B cast on 72 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts.
Rnd 1: *K 1, p 1, rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for k 1, p 1 rib until piece measures 5½ in. [14 cm] from beg.
Next Rnd (Inc Rnd): *K 2, inc 1 in next st, rep from * around – 96 sts.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds once – 128 stitches. Join A and change to larger needles.
Next Rnd (Inc Rnd): With 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B held tog, *K 7, inc 1, rep from * around – 144 sts.
Work 6 rnds even, then work dec rnds as follows:
Next Rnd: (K 1, k2tog) around – 96 sts.
Next Rnd: Work even.
Rep last 2 rounds once – 64 sts.
Next Rnd: K2tog around – 32 sts.
Next Rnd: Work even.
Next Rnd: K2tog around – 16 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail into large-eyed blunt needle, then through all sts on needle. Pull tightly together and knot.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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