Knitted Loopy Hat Pattern

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply ("Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 4 ozs. of No. 330 Sand­stone.

Knitting Needles, 1 pair No. 10.

Milwards Tapestry Needle No. 18.

250 bangle sequins with large holes, 20 mm. size.

Heavy cardboard 4 x 4 inches.

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches.

1st row—wrong side:P 2, * with yarn in front of work sl 1, p 2. Repeat from * across. 2nd row: P 1, * p 2 tog, with yarn in front of work, sl 1, O. Repeat from * across ending with p 1. 3rd row: P 1, * with yarn in front of work sl the O, p 2. Repeat from * across ending with p 3 instead of p 2. 4th row: P 1, * with yarn in front of work sl 1, O, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across ending with p 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. Work in pattern until total length is 7½ inches ending with a wrong-side row.

Top—1st row: K in back loop of each st across increasing 1 st in last st—90 sts. 2nd row: (K 8, k 2 tog) 9 times—81 sts. 3rd and all uneven rows: K across. 4th row: (K 7, k 2 tog) 9 times—72 sts. 6th row: (K 6, k 2 tog) 9 times—63 sts. Continue thus decreasing 9 sts evenly on every other row until 9 sts remain. Break off leaving an 18-inch length. Thread this yarn into tapestry needle, draw through remaining sts, pull up tightly and fasten securely on wrong side—center top. Sew back seam. Fold 2 inches of lower edge to wrong side and sew in place.

Sequin Loops: Thread tapestry needle with a 3-yard length of yarn, attach to any st on first ridge at center top. * String a sequin on yarn, pass yarn (with sequin) around the 4 x 4 inch cardboard, make a back st in next st on same ridge—sequin loop made. Repeat from * around. Slip completed sequin loops off cardboard as the work progresses. Make a sequin loop in each st on the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th ridges.

This pattern was originally published in Hats, Mittens, Socks | Easy-Crochet .... Simple Knits 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.