SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Nutmeg (Color A)
• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Satellite (Color B)
• 16" Size US 7 (4.5mm) Circular Knitting Needles
• 16" Size US 8 (5mm) Circular Knitting Needles
• Size US 8 (5mm) Double Pointed Needles
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle


• SIZE:
• Diameter: 10"
• Brim circumference: 19" (stretches to fit average size head)


• GAUGE: 18 sts + 26 rounds = 4" in stockinette in the round on US 8 (5mm) needles

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

NOTES: Hat is worked in the round from the brim up and is shaped with mirrored, centered decreases. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. For a seamless color change at the end of each round, pull the old color over to the left and pick up the new color from under it. Gently tug on the new color to even out the stitches connecting the previous round of that color.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS:
With size US 7 (4.5mm) needles and color A, CO 84 sts. Join in the round being careful not to twist sts, and place marker for beginning of round.
Rounds 1-8: *K 1, P 1, rep from * around.
Round 9: *K 1, KFB, rep from * around. (126 sts)
Change to size US 8 (5mm) 16"/40cm circular needles and color B.
Round 10: K around.
Rep round 10, changing colors every round, until work measures 5.25"/13cm from cast on edge, ending with an even round in color B.

BEGIN CROWN SHAPING:
Round numbers will restart for simplicity. Maintain single row striping throughout and change to double pointed needles when necessary.
Round 1: K 9, S2KP, *K 18, S2KP, rep from * to last 9 sts, K 9. (114 sts).
Round 2: K around.
Round 3: K 8, S2KP, *K 16, S2KP, rep from * to last 8 sts, K 8. (102 sts).
Round 4: K around.
Round 5: K 7, S2KP, *K 14, S2KP, rep from * to last 7 sts, K 7. (90 sts).
Round 6: K around.
Round 7: K 6, S2KP, *K 12, S2KP, rep from * to last 6 sts, K 6. (78 sts).
Round 8: K around.
Round 9: K 5, S2KP, *K 10, S2KP, rep from * to last 5 sts, K 5. (66 sts).
Round 10: K around.
Round 11: K 4, S2KP, *K 8, S2KP, rep from * to last 4 sts, K 4. (54 sts).
Round 12: K around.
Round 13: K 3, S2KP, *K 6, S2KP, rep from * to last 3 sts, K 3. (42 sts).
Round 14: K around.
Round 15: K 2, S2KP, *K 4, S2KP, rep from * to last 2 sts, K 2. (30 sts).
Round 16: K around.
Round 17: K 1, S2KP, *K 2, S2KP, rep from * to last st, K 1. (18 sts).
Round 18: K around.
Round 19: S2KP around. (6 sts).
Round 20: K2tog around. (3 sts).

BEGIN I-CORD LOOP:
Do not turn. Slide the 3 sts to the other end of the needle. The working yarn will now be at the bottom of the sts. Continuing with color B, K the 3 sts, bringing the working yarn up the back of the work. This is essentially connecting the last st of the previous row to the first st of this row.
Slide the sts to the other end of the needle again and K the next row, bringing the working yarn up the back of the work.
Continue in this manner, sliding and knitting until the i-cord measures approx. 2"/5cm.
Cut yarn and thread tail onto tapestry needle.
Draw tail through sts, removing needle, and pull like a drawstring to close hole.
Thread tail through top of hat to interior and knot to secure to form a loop.
Secure and weave in all ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
Rep - repeat
S2KP - slip 2 together knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped sts over
Sl - slip
St(s) - stitch(es)