Lion Brand^® Cupcake^®

GAUGE:

5 sts = 1 in (2.5 cm) in St st worked in the round (k every rnd). 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Seed st (worked in the rnd) Rnd 1: *K1, p1, rep from * around. Rnd 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts. Rep Rnd 2 for Seed st worked in the rnd.

FINISHING
Cord Trim
With B and two dpns, cast on 4 sts. K4 sts.*Do not turn work. Slide sts to other end of needle and k across. Rep from * until cord is about 60 in. (152.5 cm) long. Bind off. Sew cord around Hat, just above B ruffle, forming cord into evenly spaced loops around.

Bobbles (make 4)
Note: Bobbles are worked on 2 double-pointed needles, as if working on straight needles.
With B, and leaving a long tail, cast on 1 st.
Knit into front, then back, then front, back, and front of st to make 5 sts.
Knit 5 rows.
Next Row: Sl 1, k1, pass slip st over, k1, k2tog.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull tail through remaining sts, gather tightly together, fasten off.
Tie tails from cast on and bound off edges tog, forming a bobble.
Tie Bobbles evenly spaced around top of Hat.

Tassel
Wrap C around cardboard 15 times. Cut a length of C and thread doubled onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard. Cut a length of A and wrap tightly around loops 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends onto needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Tie Tassel to top of Hat.

Weave in ends.

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