Materials:
2 50g 8ply (sport weight) wool
3 1/4 mm (US 3) and 4 mm (US 6) short length circular needles
4 mm (US 6) straight needles
stitch marker
Tension (gauge)
22 stitches - 10 cms (4 inches)
Size: one size fits most
Using 3 1/4 mm (US 3) circular needles cast on 120 stitches and join, being careful not to twist stitches, place marker and work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rounds. Change to 4mm (US 6) circulars and work in stocking stitch (all rounds knit) until work measures 16 cms (6 1/4 inches) from beginning.
Shape crown:
using a set of double point needles makes this easier.
1st round - *k2 tog, k6 repeat from * to end.
2nd round - *k2 tog, k5 repeat from * to end.
3rd round - *k2 tog, k4 repeat from * to end.
4th round - *k2 tog, k3 repeat from * to end.
5th round - *k2 tog, k2 repeat from * to end.
6th round - *k2 tog, k1 repeat from * to end.
7th round - *k2 tog, repeat from * to end.
Break off yarn leaving a long end and draw through stitches pulling tightly and secure.
Peak
Using 4mm (US 6) straight needles cast on 17 stitches.
1st row - k1, p1 to end of row.
2nd row - k1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Continue in rib, casting on 3 stitches at beginning of every row fourteen times (59 stitches). Work 1 row without shaping, cast off.
Peak Facing
Using 4mm (US 6) straight needles cast on 15 stitches.
1st row - knit.
2nd row - purl.
Continue in stocking stitch, casting on 3 stitches at beginning of every row 10 times (45 stitches).
Work 1 row without shaping, cast off.
Making up
Sew in ends and placing right side of peak facing to right side of peak, sew front seam then turn to right side. Using a flat seam, sew peak to main section of hat.
This pattern is for personal use only, the pattern or items made from it are not to be sold.
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