Winter Hat

Ok, here is a pattern of my own.

Sizes: small (med and large) shown in brackets.

Supplies:

• 300 yards Worsted Weight yarn
• size 11 double pointed needles
• size 11 circular needle
• marker
• darning needle

Gauge: 3 stitches per inch (using two strands through-out)

Using circular needles, loosely cast on 60 (66, 72) stitches of double strands. Join the knitting and work K2, P1 rib for 10 rows.

Knit 30 (40, 50) rows.

Begin Decrease Rounds:

Row 1: *K9, K2tog, repeat from * around.

Row 2 and all even rows: Knit around.

Note: As you are decreasing, you will have to switch from the circular needle to the double pointed needles. Do so when the knitting gets too tight.

Row 3: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 5: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 7: *K4, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 9: *K3, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 11: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 13: *K1, K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 15: *K2tog, repeat from * around.
Row 16: Knit around.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Run thread thru remaining stitches and pull tight, knot, and weave in on the inside.