Hat circumference measures 21 (53.

5 cm)

Note Change to double pointed needles when there are too few sts for the circular needle.
LW3603

knitting
Design by Cathy Payson

What you will need:

RED HEART With Love: 1 skein 1601 Lettuce Susan Bates Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] - 16 (40.5 cm) Susan Bates Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] Marker, yarn needle GAUGE: 17 sts = 4 (10 cm); 22 rows = 4 (10 cm) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Special Stitches Bobble (Yo, K1) 3 times in next st, turn; slip 1, P5, turn; slip 1, K5, turn; P2tog 3 times, turn; slip 1, K2tog, insert left needle into second stitch, passing it over the previously worked stitch and off the needle. SSP Slip, slip, purl (Decrease) Slip next 2 stitches as if to knit, insert point of left needle through back of stitches, purl these stitches together (1 stitch decrease).

Crown Shaping Round 1: K1, *P2tog, P3, SSP, K1; repeat from * around to last st, K1: 68 sts. Round 2: K1, (P5, K1) around to last st, K1. Round 3: K1, *P2tog, P1, SSP, K1; repeat from * around to last st, K1: 46 sts. Round 4: K1, (P3, K1) around to last st, K1. Round 5: K1, (P3tog, K1) around to last st, K1: 24 sts. Round 6: K1, K2tog around to last st, K1: 13 sts. Cut yarn leaving a 16 (40.6 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches. Draw up firm; fasten securely.

FINISHING

HAT

Make one medium size pompom and attach securely to Crown of Hat.

Ribbing Cast on 90 sts. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1 (Right side): Knit around. Round 2: (K1, P1) around. Repeat Round 2 for pattern until piece measures approximately 1 (2.5 cm) from cast on edge.

ABBREVIATIONS cm = centimeter; K = knit; mm = millimeter; st(s) = stitch(es): tog = together; Yo = yarn over; ( ) = follow instructions in parentheses as indicated; K2tog = knit 2 stitches together; P2tog = purl 2 stitches together; * = repeat instructions that follow * as indicated.

Buy Yarn
RED HEART With Love, Art. E400 available in solid color 7oz (198g), 370 yd (338m) and multicolor 5oz (141g), 230 yd (211m) skeins

Her Bobble Hat

Choose a nice bright color like this vivid green to show off the texture and style of your bobble stitches. The optional pompom can be added to this clever knit hat for a fun finish.

Body Rounds 1 and 2: K1, (P7, K1) around to last st, K1. Round 3: K1, (P7, work Bobble) around to last st, K1. Rounds 4-6: K1, (P7, K1) around to last st, K1. Rounds 7-14: Repeat Rounds 3-6 twice. Rounds 15-25: K1, (P7, K1) around to last st, K1. Rounds 26-35: Repeat Rounds 3-6 twice, then Rounds 3 and 4 once more. Round 36: K1, (P7, K1) around to last st, K1.

Please Note: Print this pattern using Landscape Orientation.

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