the quacking fiber addict

SIZE:

Child/ 18 - 20" head circumference, Adult/ 20 - 23" head circumference

MATERIALS

• 100 grams light worsted weight yarn
• size 7, 8, or 9 16” circular knitting needles
• cable needle (if required)
• blunt eye needle

GAUGE

4.5 sts per inch in st st

PATTERN:

• Cast on 72 (child), 84 (adult) sts on 16” circular needle, be sure not to twist
• stitches, and to mark the start of the row.
• Rows 1 – 3: K2, P2 across
• Row 4: *Sl 1 st to cable needle, K1 st, K st on cable needle, P 2* across
• Repeat rows 1 - 4 until piece measures 7 (9) inches. Or 5 (7) inches if you prefer a brimless cap.

Decrease crown of hat as follows:

• R1: *K2, P2, K2, P2 tog.* repeat to end of row
• R2: *K2, P2, K2, P1* repeat to end of row
• R3: *K2, P2tog, K2, P1 * repeat to end of row
• R4: *Sl 1 st to cable needle, K1 st, K st on cable needle, P1* across (54 sts / 60 sts) {slip to doubledpointed needles here}
• R5: *K2tog, P1, K2tog, P1 * repeat to end of row
• R6 *K1, P1, K1, P1* repeat to end of row (36 / 42)
• R7: *K2tog* across row (18 / 21)
• R8: *K2tog * across row (9 / 11)
• Sew through the remaining sts on the needle to close the top. For added
• strength thread through a second time. Pull tight (and knot). [Sew seam if necessary ( if hat was knitted on straight needles, or to hide yarn
• tails).]

And send me a picture at: fyberduck@gmail.com once you've finished!

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