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GAUGE:

9 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Stockinette st worked in the rnd (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:

kfb (knit into front and then back of same st) An increase worked as follows: 1. Knit the next st through the front loop, but do not remove the st from your left hand needle. 2. Knit the same st once more, this time inserting your needle through the back loop of the st. You will have created 2 loops (sts) on your right hand needle. 3. Drop the st from your left hand needle - you have increased 1 st.

NOTES:

Hat is worked in the rnd, no sewing is necessary.

HAT
Cast on 40 sts. Divide sts onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Rep last rnd until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beg.
Next Rnd: *K19, k in front and then back of next st (increase made), rep from * once – 42 sts.
Continue in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Shape Crown
Next Rnd: *K5, k2tog, rep from * around – 36 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K4, k2tog, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K3, k2tog, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K2, k2tog, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K1, k2tog, rep from * around – 12 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: K2tog around – 6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and gather tightly together. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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