Knit Hat Pattern #2146
Pattern
These directions will fit most head sizes.
MATERIALS
BERNAT BLARNEY-SPUN (2 oz. balls) —2
1 pair each BERNAT-Aero straight knitting needles Nos. 6 and 8 (Canadian Needles Nos. 8 and 6)
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
GAUGE: 19 sts = 4 inches; 5 rows = 1 inch
NOTE: When working K 1, P 1 ribbing, always K in BACK of each K st.
PATTERN STITCH
Row 1: K 1, * skip next st, K next st, K skipped st (TWIST), P 48, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * K 1.
Row 2: P 3, * P 3 tog; K, P, K all in next st * repeat between *'s 11 times more, P 4, repeat between *'s 12 times, P 3.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1.
Row 4: P 3, * K, P, K all in next st; P 3 tog *, repeat between *'s 11 times more, P 4, repeat between *'s 12 times, P 3.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern stitch.
CAP: Using smaller needles, cast on 106 sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2 inches. Change to larger needles and work even in pattern st until entire piece measures 4½ inches, ending with a right side row. On next row P 16, * P 2 tog, P 13, repeat from * across row — 100 sts. SHAPE TOP: Row 1: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 21, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Row 2 and all even rows: Purl. Repeat last 2 rows once more. Row 5: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 17, sl 1, K 1, psso, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row — 8 sts dec. Row 7: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; K, P, K all in next st, (turn and K these 3 sts)4 times, turn, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, turn and sl remaining st onto right-hand needle (POPCORN); K 5, make POPCORN in next st, K 4, sl 1, K 1, psso, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Row 9: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 13, sl 1, K 1, psso, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Row 11: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 15, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Row 13: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 5, make POPCORN in next st, K 5, sl 1, K 1, psso, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Row 15: * Work TWIST on next 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 9, sl 1, K 1, psso, work TWIST on next 2 sts, repeat from * across row. Continue in this manner to dec 8 sts every other row until 28 sts remain. On next row P 2 tog across — 14 sts. Draw yarn through sts and pull up tightly.
FINISHING: Sew back seam. Steam lightly. POMPON: Cut a piece of cardboard to measure 2½ inches. Wind remaining yarn around cardboard. Slip off cardboard and tie in center. Cut loops at each end and shake vigorously. Trim cut ends. Sew to top of cap as shown.
About this pattern
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.