Lion Brand^® Nature's Choice Organic^® Cotton

GAUGE:

3 sts = 1 in. (2.5 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:

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

HAT
With circular needle and A, cast on 50 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm).
Change to B, and k 1 rnd, p 1 rnd.
Change to C, and k 1 rnd.
With C, work in Seed st until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beg.
Eyelet Rnd: *K5, yo, k2tog; rep from * around to last 8 sts, end k6, yo, k2tog.
Change to B.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Next Rnd: Purl.
Rep last 2 rnds 8 more times. Bind off.

FINISHING
Cord
With A and 2 double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts. K1 row. *Do not turn work. Slide sts to other end of needle and k across. Rep from * until cord is about 20 in. (51 cm) long. Bind off.
Thread Cord through Eyelet Rnd of Hat.
Weave in ends.

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