SIZES: Adult S/M (M/L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Head Circumference: 18¼ (21½)"

GAUGE: 10.5 sts x 16 rows = 4" over Stockinette Stitch; save time, check your gauge.

Project Note: The number of Skeins needed to complete this project is 2-Loops & Threads® Charisma™ Yarn - Red and 1-Loops & Threads® Charisma™ Yarn - Taupe

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RIDGE PATTERN:

Row 1 (WS): With A, knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Knit.Change to B.

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: Purl.Change to A.

Row 6: Knit.

Rep Rows 1-6 for pattern.

PATTERN NOTES: Hat is knit flat, them seamed.

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HAT:

With A, cast on 49 (57) sts.

Work Rows 1-6 of Ridge Pattern 5 times, then work Rows 1-5 of Pattern once more.

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Shape crown:

Change to A.

Next Row (Row 6 of Pattern): *K4 (5), k2tog, place marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 41 (49) sts.

Work Rows 1-3 of Pattern.

Change to B.

Next Row (Row 4 of Pattern): * Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 33 (41) sts.

Work Row 5 of Pattern.

Change to A.

Next Row (Row 6 of Pattern): * Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 25 (33) sts.

Work Rows 1-3 of Pattern.

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Change to B.

Next Row (Row 4 of Pattern): * Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 17 (25) sts.

Work Row 5 of Pattern.

Change to A.

Next Row (Row 6 of Pattern): * Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 9 (17) sts.

Work Rows 1-3 of Pattern.

Change to B.

Size S/M ONLY: Next Row: K2tog 4 times, k1 – 5 sts.

Size M/L ONLY: Next Row (Row 4 of Pattern): * Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * to last st, k1 – 17 sts.

Work Row 5 of Pattern.

Next Row: K2tog 4 times, k1 – 5 sts.

FINISHING

Both Sizes: Break yarn, leaving a 12" long tail. Using tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining sts, removing markers. Pull tight. Continuing with tail, sew seam from crown to brim. Weave in ends.

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Project Note: Click here for materials and instructions to make the matching mitts.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Color A = Red

Color B = Taupe

K = Knit

K2tog = Knit 2 Stitches Together

RS = Right Side

Rep = Repeat

St(s) = Stitch(es)

WS = Wrong Side

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Loops & Threads® Charisma™ Concertina Hat

Instructions

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS