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Pattern from Emma Lemmon.
(note: I got the idea for this pattern from Coats & Clarks Book No. 152 (29cents Smile) dated 1964, pg14, Knit Triangle Cap & Mittens. . . B-440.
For size to fit girls ages 5 to 10.
Materials 4 ply yarn;
Knitting needles size straight 10;
Markers
(Note: after you have made one of these, you can experiment with different sizes of yarn and ndls, of course)
Band part of cap/collar
Cast on 72 sts and work in k2, p2 ribbing for 3½ to 4”.
Next: Sl1, k2tog, psso, (k2 tog, bind off one st) 7 times; knit to end of Row.
56 sts
Next: Sl 1, p2 tog, psso (p2 tog, bind off one st in p) 8 times. K1, p17, place marker, puck up and k a st between last st and next st, place marker; p17, k2. 39 sts.
–Anna part of cap/collar
Row 1: Knit across to marker, pick up and k a st between last st and marker, slip marker, k center stitch, slip marker, pick up and k a st between last st and next st, k remaining sts. (2 sts increased)
Row 2: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Repeat these two rows until there are 28 sts on each side of center st, ending with purl Row.
Next Row: K1, sl1, k1, psso, continue increase pattern in center of work, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next Row: Repeat Row 2 above.
Repeat these 2 rows 7 more times.
Next Row: K1, sl1, k1, psso; knit all sts (removing markers).
Next Row: K4, p across to last 4 sts, K4.
Next Row: Bind of in K. Weave in all ends.
Picture from www.allfreecrafts.com
This is a very attractive ski hat with a brim that folds up and back. It fits a bit like a 20s cloche and looks fantastic in dark colors. I’ve made it in purple and a heathery light blue, and I think the purple is best (but alas, that one is a gift….
Here’s the pattern: ONE SIZE FITS ALL
MATERIALS
Heavy Worsted Weight Yarn – about 100grams/166 yards. (1 used: Creative Yarns International Hearty Worsted, but an Aran weight would work too.)
16″ size 10 circular needle, size 10 double pointed needles 1 Stitch marker
GAUGE
4 stitches=l inch in stockinette
Terms:
C6F: place first 3 stitches of cable on a double pointed needle and hold them in front of the work. Knit next three stitches as normal, then knit the three stitches off dpn.
C6B: same as C6F, but hold the three stitches behind the work instead.
PS: Pass stitch
Pattern:
Cast On 80 stitches onto circular needle, join without twisting stitches, place marker at beginning of round.
Edging: K one round, P one round, K one round, P one round, K *two* rounds
Cable Pattern:
R1: PS, C6F, PS, K12, repeat around.
R2-6: PS, K6, PS, K12, repeat around.
R7., PS, C6F, PS, C6B, C6F, repeat around.
R8-12: PS, K6, PS, K12, repeat around.
R13: PS, C6F, PS, K12, repeat around.
R14: PS, K6, PS, K12, repeat around.
R15: PS, K6, PS, C6B, C6F repeat around .
R16-18: PS, K6, PS, K12, repeat around.
R19: PS, C6F, PS, K12, repeat around.
K one round, P one round, you’re done with the brim.
Purl one round, decreasing 8 stitches evenly spaced to 72 stitches.
P each round until hat measures 7″ from brim end or whole hat measures 12″ (you will flip this portion inside out, so the “knitted” side will show when you are done).
Then Decrease;
R1: P2, P2tog, repeat around.
R2: P around.
R3: (transfer stitches to dpns, divide evenly) P2tog, Pl, repeat around.
R4: P around.
R5: P2tog.
R6: P around.
R7: P2tog.
R8: P2tog, 5 sts remain, cut yarn and draw end through sts, pull tight and weave-in ends.
Now, push purled portion of hat up through cabled brim, adjust and wear! Beautiful, isn’t it?
by Jessica Minier Mabe