Knit Hat Pattern #2142

These directions are for small size.
Changes for medium and large sizes are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT BLARNEY-SPUN (2 oz. balls) — 1
1 pair BERNAT-Aero straight knitting needles No. 10 (Canadian Needles No. 4)
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 56(64-64)sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2½(3-4) inches. Then work even in stockinette st until piece measures 7(8-9) inches. SHAPE TOP: Row 1: * K 6, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row. Row 2 and all even rows: Purl. Row 3: * K 5, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row. Continue in this manner to dec 8 sts every other row, having 1 st less between decreases, until 8(8-12) sts remain. Break off yarn, leaving a 12 inch end.

FINISHING: Pull end through remaining sts and draw up tightly. Sew back seam. Steam. Make a pompon and sew to top of cap.

This pattern was originally published in Hats Hats Hats and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.