This is my standard "cool guy" hat, because teen boys will actually wear it. If you're looking for a hat that can be pulled down to the eyebrows and worn day and night, this is for you. It looks best in two dark colors---such as brown and navy or black. Here, I made the top in beige so the pattern can be seen. The ribbing allows for very easy decreasing at the crown, with no counting.
Farrow Rib makes a thick fabric and is very stretchy. This pattern will stretch from 20 inches to about 26 inches. If you want a smaller hat, the pattern can easily be reduced by any multiple of three.
Farrow Rib Hat
Worsted weight yarn scraps (I used about 1 oz. of Woolease in two colors)
Gauge: 20 stitches to 4".#7 circular needle, changing to #7 DPNs
CO 84 stitches, begin round 1 with a careful, untwisted, join
Round 1: *K2, P1* repeat to end of round, mark end.
Round 2:: *K1,P2* repeat to end of round.
Repeat these two rows for eight inches, changing color at four inches, or whenever you wish.
Decrease Round: *K1,P2tog* (you are changing farrow rib to a simple K1,P1 rib) to end.
Work three rounds of K1,P1 ribbing.
Decrease Round: *K2tog* (changing ribbing to stockinette)
Work three rounds.
Decrease Round: *K2 tog* to end of round.
Work three rounds.
Decrease Round: *K2tog*.
Work one additional round.
Break off yarn, leaving an 18" tail. Thread yarn and needle and through all stitches remaining. Pull tightly. Thread yarn again through stitches, pull tightly. Move yarn to inside of hat and secure.
1 comment:
Thanks for the pattern. I'm always looking for hat patterns. I'm fascinated by your yarn challenge too. I'm using yarn crafting to keep from smoking. It's working, but some days it's a real struggle. Good luck!
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