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K2, P2 Ribbed Hat For Kids Knitting PatternDesigned by Barbara Breiter
The k2, p2 ribbing is continued throughout the entire hat so it has a good deal of stretch. It will fit kids about ages 2 through 8. Fold the brim to lengthen or shorten the hat.
Materials:Size 10 ½ US (6.5 mm) 16" circular and double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge One ball Lion Boucle by Lion Brand Color #205 Sorbet 70 grams/2.5 ounces 57 yards/52 meters 79% acrylic/20% mohair/1% nylon Gauge: 2.75 sts=1 inch in St st Size: Kids about ages 2 through 8. Instructions: CO 48 sts on circular needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark beg of round. Knit k2, p2 ribbing 5½" as follows: Rnd 1: *k2, p2; rep from * Rep this rnd. Crown Decrease Change to double points when sts no longer fit on circular needle. Rnd 1: *k2, p2tog; rep from * - 36 sts Rnd 2: *k2, p1; rep from * Rnds 3 & 4: Rep Rnd 2 Rnd 5: *k2tog, p1; rep from * - 24 sts Rnd 6: *k1, p1; rep from * Rnd 7: *k1, k2tog; rep from * - 16 sts Rnd 8: k Rnd 9: k2tog around - 8 sts Finishing Cut yarn and leave about a 12 inch tail. Thread tail through tapestry needle; insert through each rem st on needle, removing sts from needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat. Weave in ends on WS. Fold up brim to length desired. ©Barbara Breiter. This design may not be reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of the author. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. Also see Knit A Bit, for patterns by Barbara Breiter |