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Big Dipper Hat
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE: 16 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in K2, p2 Rib. 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.
NOTES: 1. Hat is worked from lower edge up to crown (top of Hat).
2. Hat is worked in the rnd, beg with a circular needle, then changing to double-pointed needles when sts have been decreased.
3. When knitting in the rnd on double pointed needles (dpns), your sts need to be divided fairly evenly onto the needles. If you are working with a set of 4 dpn, your sts should be divided among 3 needles. If you are working with a set of 5 dpn, your sts should be divided among 4 needles. The total number of sts will not always be evenly divisible by the number of dpns that you are using - this is not a problem! Simply divide your sts as evenly as possible, you will still create a symmetrical 'tube' of knitting.
4. If you prefer, the entire Hat can be worked on double-pointed needles.
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HAT
With circular needle, cast on 80 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Ribbing (worked in K2, p2 Rib)
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd until piece measures about 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm) from beg.
Shape Crown (top of Hat)
Rnd 1: Change from circular needle to double pointed needles (dpns), as follows: With first dpn, (k2, p2) 5 times; with 2nd dpn, (k2, p2) 5 times; with 3rd dpn, (k2, p2) 5 times; with 4th dpn, (k2, p2) 5 times. Set the circular needle aside and work with dpns only.
Rnd 2: *K2, p2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 60 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 3: *K2, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 40 sts.
Rnd 5: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd - 20 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com
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Ratings and Reviews
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| Reviewed by Anita on 2013-03-07 |
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| I have been working with Homespun for many years, knitting prayer shawls with a group at my church. Although it can be difficult to work with, Homespun is so soft! I knit this hat using leftover bits in coordinating colors and it turned out very nice. The next time I have over 4 ounces of leftovers, I'll make it again.
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