Lion Brand^® Alpine Wool

GAUGE:

13 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St 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:

K2, p2, Rib (worked in the rnd) Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib

STRIPE SEQUENCE
*With A work 4 rnds, with B work 2 rnds, with A work 1 rnd, with C work 4 rnds, with A work 1 rnd, with B work 4 rnds, with C work 2 rnds; rep from * for Stripe Sequence.

HAT
With circular needle and A, cast on 60 sts. Join, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in K2, p2 Rib, following Stripe Sequence, until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beg.
Next Rnd: Change to St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures about 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm) from beg.
Shape Crown
Note: Change to double pointed needles when sts have been sufficiently decreased.
Next Rnd: *K8, place marker, k2tog, rep from * around – 54 sts rem at end of rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K to marker, k2tog, rep from * around – 48 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnds: Rep last 2 rnds, 6 times – 12 sts.
Next Rnd: (K2tog) around – 6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through rem sts and gather tightly together. Fasten off.

FINISHING
With A and following package directions, make a pompom. Tie pompom to Hat. Weave in ends.

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