SIZES: Adult Small (Medium)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Hat Circumference = 21 (23½)" and Length = 8½ (9½)"

GAUGE: 12 sts x 15 rows = 4" in pattern; save time and check your gauge

PATTERN NOTES: 1 ball of Barcelona is enough to complete Pebble Knit Hat and matching Pebble Knit Mittens.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ribbing

With circular needle, cast on 64 (72) sts. Place marker and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.

Rnd 1: *P1, k1; rep from * around.

Rep Rnd 1 until ribbing measures 1¼".

Body

Rnd 1: *P1, k3; rep from * around.

Rnd 2: *P1, k1; rep from * around.

Rep Rnds 1-2 until Hat measures 6½ (7½)".

Crown

Note: Change to double pointed knitting needles when sts no longer fit comfortably around circular needle.

Rnd 1: *Work 6 stitches in pattern as established, k2tog, pm; rep from * 7 more times – 56 (64) sts.

Rnd 2: *Work in pattern as established to 1 st before marker, k1; rep from * 7 more times.

Rnd 3: *Work in pattern as established to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * 7 more times – 8 sts dec’d.

Rep Rnds 2-3, 1 (2) more times – 40 sts.

Rep Rnd 3, 4 more times – 8 sts.

Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull string to close tip of hat.

Make 1 pom pom using the larger pom pom maker.

Finishing: Sew Pom Pom on top of hat. Weave in ends.

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Project Note: Click here for materials and instructions to create the matching Mittens featured in the Image.

ABBREVIATIONS:

K = Knit

K2tog = Knit 2 sts together (1 st dec’d)

P = Purl

Pm = Place Marker

Rep = Repeat(ing)

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

St(s) = Stitch(es)

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Loops & Threads® Barcelona™ Pebble Knit Hat in Mocha

Instructions