Supplies:
Yarn: Two skeins Knit Picks Main Line yarn in Harbor (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Merino Wool; 82 yards/50 grams), or a similar worsted weight yarn. (Please note that Knit Picks has discontinued this yarn, but any worsted with a similar gauge should work.)
Needles: 16 inch US6/4.25mm circular needles AND/OR
one set (preferably 5) US6/4.25mm double-pointed needles
Notions: stitch marker
tapestry needle
(row counter)
Size:
Average adult woman's head.
Gauge:
20 sts/24 rows to 4 inches stockinette stitch.
Instructions:
Using long-tail cast-on, CO 90 or 100 stitches, depending on how tight or loose you want the hat. 100 stitches will be quite loose and floppy.
Join yarn in round, being careful not to twist, and place marker.
100 stitches: Knit in 3x1 rib (*k3, p1*) for 10 rounds.
90 stitches: Knit in 2x1 rib (*k2, p1) for 10 rounds.
Work Eyelet Lace Pattern 4 times:
Eyelet Lace
R1 and all subsequent odd rounds: K all
R2: *k2, yo, k2tog, k6*
R4: *ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k5*
R6: *k2, yo, k2tog, k6*
R8: *k7, yo, k2tog, k1*
R10: *k5, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog*
R12: *k7, yo, k2tog, k1*
After completing the lace section, K one round even.
100 stitches:
Next TWO rounds: *k2tog* to end; 25 stitches remain.
90 stitches:
Next round: *k2tog* to end; 45 stitches.
Next round: *k2tog* to last st, k1; 23 stitches.
Both:
Break yarn and draw tail through remaining stitches. Secure and weave in ends. :]
