BUCKET STYLE HAT
2 x balls Rowan All Seasons Cotton
set of 3.5mm circular needles
set of 5.5mm circular needles
set of 5.5mm dpns
Using 3.5mm circulars cast on 150, join.
p 1 round, k 1 round (3 times)
p 1 round
*k13, k2tog repeat from * (140 sts)
p 1 round, k 1 round (twice)
p 1 round
k6, *k2tog, k12 rep from * knit any remaining stitches (130 sts)
p 1 round
k 1 round
p 1 round
*k5, k2tog rep from * to last 4 sts (112 sts)
p 1 round
*k2, k2 tog rep from * (84 sts)
p 1 round
Change to 5.5mm needles and knit decreasing 15 sts evenly around (69 sts) and begin lace pattern as follows:
Round 1: k1* yfwd, k2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round.
Round 2: knit.
Round 3: *sl 1, k1, psso, yfwd, rep from * to last stitch, k1.
Round 4: knit.
Continue until lace section measures 9 cms (3 1/2 inches)
p2 tog, purl to last 2 sts p2tog (67sts)
shape as follows in garter stitch as for brim (1 row k, 1 row p) changing to dpns when too few stitches for circulars.
Crown Shaping:
k1, *k4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round.
purl 1 round.
k1, *k3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round.
purl 1 round.
k1, *k2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round.
purl 1 round.
k1, *k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round.
purl 1 round.
*k2tog, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Cut a long tail of yarn and thread onto a darning needle and thread through all the remaining stitches and pull up tightly as you go. Weave in ends and your hat is ready to wear.
This pattern is for personal use only, the pattern or items made from it are not to be sold.
My knitting blog can be found here.
My Etsy shop can be found here where I have these hats available for sale if you would rather purchase one ready made.
