Helping our users. Seed Stitch Knit Hat.
You’ll need:
1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic yarn in green (29) (Substitute yarn – Cascade 220 Superwash Aran.);
Circle knitting needles 4 and 5,5 mm;
Tape measure;
Darning needle;
Scissors;
Stitch markers.
Stitches control: 16 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10cm.
Size: Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult.
Height of finished hat (adult) – 8.5″ / Width – 8″ (unstretched).
Instructions
With 4mm circular knitting needles – CO B – 56, (T – 64, C – 72, A – 80) sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
K2, P2 every round (2 x 2 rib) for 2 inches
Change to 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles and begin to work in Irish Moss as follows;
*K1, P1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
*K1, P1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
*P1, K1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
*P1, K1* rep from * to * to the end of the round.
These four rounds form the pattern.
Rep the four rounds until the hat measures – B – 6, (T – 7, C – 7.5, A – 8) inches from the co edge.
Shape crown (decreases):
P1, K1, P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
K2, P2, – rep to the end of the round.
P2tog, K2, – rep to the end of the round.
K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
K2tog – rep to last stitch, K1,
K2tog – rep to last stitch, K1,
Cut yarn and sew through the rem sts and pull tight.
Secure and weave in any loose ends.
Add a pom-pom to the hat and stitch into place.