Directions are for size Small (Childs); changes for size Medium (Womens) and Large (Mens) are

in parentheses Finished Size: 17 (20,22) [45 (51, 56.5) cm] circumference LW3079 Special Stitches SSK Slip next 2 stitches, knitwise, to right needle, insert point of left needle through the front of stitches, knit these stitches together through the back loop.

Row 8: Purl across. Row 9: K1, *K2tog, K3 (5,7), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 22 (30,38) sts. Row 10: Purl across. Row 11: K1, *K2tog, K1 (3,5), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 14 (22,30) sts. Row 12: Purl across. Sizes Medium and Large Only Row 13: K1, *K2tog, K (1,3), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: (14,22) sts. Row 14: Purl across. Size Large Only Row 15: K1, *K2tog, K1, SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 14 sts. Row 16: Purl across. All Sizes Cut yarn, leaving a 16 (40.6 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with the end and weave through remaining stitches; draw up firmly; fasten securely.

knitting
Design by Red Heart Design Team

What you will need:

RED HEART With Love: 1 skein each of: 1704 Bubblegum (girl), 1601 Lettuce (boy), 1701 Hot Pink (woman), 1621 Evergreen (Man) Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] Yarn needle, pompom maker GAUGE: 14 sts = 4 (10 cm), 20 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Rib Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

HAT

Cuff Cast on 62 (70, 78) sts. Row 1 (Right side): (K2, P2) across. Repeat Row 1 for Cuff until piece measures approximately 5 (6, 6) [12.7 (15, 15) cm] from cast on edge, ending by working a wrong side row. BODY Row 1 (Right side): Knit across. Row 2: Purl across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Body until piece measures approximately 8 (9, 9) [20 (23, 23) cm] from cast on edge, ending by working a wrong side row.

FINISHING

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RED HEART With Love, Art. E400, available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m) and multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins

With right sides together and matching stitches, sew seam. Following instructions on package, make one medium size pompom and attach securely to Crown of Hat. ABBREVIATIONS K = knit; mm = millimeter; P = purl; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; * = repeat instructions that follow * as indicated.

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Knit hats for the whole clan! This pattern includes sizing for children, women and men. Its a classic youll want to keep in your favorites.

CROWN SHAPING Row 1 (Right side): K1, *K2tog, K11 (13,15), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 54 (62,70) sts. Row 2: Purl across. Row 3: K1, *K2tog, K9 (11, 13), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 46(54, 62) sts. Row 4: Purl across. Row 5: K1, *K2tog, K7 (9,11), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 38 (46, 54) sts. Row 6: Purl across. Row 7: K1, *K2tog, K5 (7,9), SSK; repeat from * across to last st, K1: 30 (38, 46) sts.

Please Note: Print this pattern using Landscape Orientation.

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