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Felted Bucket Hat Knitting PatternDesigned by Barbara Breiter Size 11 US (8 mm) circular needles, 16" or 20" in length or size needed to obtain gauge Size 11 US (8 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Iceland by Crystal Palace Yarns 2 balls - color 0022 Pumpkin 109 yds/100 grams 100% Wool Fizz Stardust by Crystal Palace Yarns 1 ball - color 9517 Nasturtiums 120 yds/50 grams 86% polyester/14% soft metallic fiber Gauge: Over stockinette, 11.5 sts and 14 rows = 4" with Iceland Instructions: With Iceland and circular needles, CO 74 sts. Make sure sts aren't twisted. Join. Mark beg of round. Knit one rnd, p one rnd. Rnd 3: k2tog, k35, k2tog, k35 - 72 sts Rnds 4, 6, 8 and 10: P Rnd 5: k2tog, k34, k2tog, k34 – 70 sts Rnd 7: k2tog, k33, k2tog, k33 – 68 sts Rnd 9: k2tog, k32, k2tog, k32 – 66 sts For the remainder of the hat, alternate knitting 6 rnds with Iceland and 6 rnds with one strand of Iceland and Fizz held together. Work 5 inches in St st. Dec as follows: *k9, k2tog; rep from * around - 60 sts K 4 more inches. Crown: Change to double points when you can no longer fit sts comfortably on circulars. Rnd 1: *k4, k2tog; rep from * around – 50 sts Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10: k Rnd 3: *k3, k2tog; rep from * around - 40 sts Rnd 5: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around - 30 sts Rnd 7: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around - 20 sts Rnd 9: *k2tog; rep from * around - 10 sts Finishing Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread through tapestry needle and thread through each rem st on needle as if to purl, taking sts off needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat. Weave in ends on WS. Felting Put the hat in the washer along with a pair of jeans or canvas tennis shoes. Use a small amount of detergent and a low water level with a hot temperature. Wash for five minutes. Stop the cycle and check to see if is felted as tightly as desired; the longer you wash it, the smaller and more felted it will become. If the hat is not quite felted enough, continue washing and carefully check every few minutes. For the most accurate results, wring it out and try it on, even though it's wet. When you're satisfied, rinse it out by hand with cold water. Shape the hat using your head, a wig form, bowls, etc. Shape the hat as desired; the fabric will still be malleable so don't be afraid to pull it in various directions. Once it is the desired size and shape, you can stuff it with plastic bags if needed. Allow hat to dry completely. ©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 including a large selection of felted and non-felted hats |