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Gauge 24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Twisted Rib

SizesTo fit sizes: 18 [22] in/45.75 [55.75] cmFinished size: 16 [18.75] in/40 [46.75 ] cm

Skills requiredKnit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, kntting into the row below (brioche), specialist cast-on

Yarn246yd/225m/100gDK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & NotionsSet 3.75mm/UK9/US5 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gaugeStitch marker as necessaryTapestry needle

Sample detailsShown in Martin's Lab Comfy DK, shade 'Caterpillar' [246yd/225m per 100g; 100% Superwash merino]

Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

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K: knit

P: purl

RS: right side

WS: wrong side

Rnd/rnd: round

rpt: repeat

st(s): stitch(es)

St.St.: Stocking (Stockinette) Stitch

K1tbl: knit stitch through the back of the loop

K1bl: knit stitch through the row below

ssk: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through backs of the loops

Pattern SupportI'm afraid I'm unable to offer pattern support via email for my free patterns. Should you have any questions regarding this pattern please visit the Woolly Wormhead group on Ravelry:http://www.ravelry.com/groups/woolly-wormheads-hats

Special techniquesA tutorial for the Alternate Cable cast-on can be download in PDF format from here:http://www.woollywormhead.com/knitting-crochet/

NoteThis Hat is easily adjusted for size. The design works on a multiple of 8, and you can cast on more or fewer stitches, depending on your gauge – as long as the number is divisible by 8.

Additional length can be added before the crown shaping for more slouch. As the fisherman's rib is a wide cosy stitch, there is no need to add additional stitches after the brim for width – the stitch pattern does this naturally.

How toUsing Alternate Cable cast-on method, cast on 96 [112] sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

BrimNow work K1tbl, P1 rib until work measures 1.25 [1.5] in/3.25 [3.75] cm.

Next Rnd: Purl all sts

Body

Rnd 1: Knit all stsRnd 2: *K1bl, P1; rpt from * to end

These 2 rounds form the fisherman's rib pattern.

Work in pattern until body measures 3.5 [4.5] in/9 [11.5] cm, excluding the brim, ending after a Rnd 1.

Crown18in size jump to Rnd 5, 22in size start at Rnd 1.

Rnd 1: *ssk, [K1bl, P1] 6 times; rpt from * to end [104 sts]Rnd 2 & all even rounds: Knit all stsRnd 3:*ssk, P1, [K1bl, P1] 5 times; rpt from * to end [96 sts]Rnd 5:*ssk, [K1bl, P1] 5 times; rpt from * to end [88 sts]Rnd 7: *ssk, P1, [K1bl, P1] 4 times; rpt from * to end [80 sts]Rnd 9: *ssk, [K1bl, P1] 4 times; rpt from * to end [72 sts]Rnd 11: *ssk, P1, [K1bl, P1] 3 times; rpt from * to end [64 sts]Rnd 13: *ssk, [K1bl, P1] 3 times; rpt from * to end [56 sts]Rnd 15: *ssk, P1, [K1bl, P1] 2 times; rpt from * to end [48 sts]Rnd 17: *ssk, [K1bl, P1] 2 times; rpt from * to end [40 sts]Rnd 19: *ssk, P1, K1bl, P1; rpt from * to end [32 sts]Rnd 21: *ssk, K1bl, P1; rpt from * to end [24 sts]Rnd 23: *ssk, P1; rpt from * to end [16 sts]Rnd 24: *ssk; rpt from * to end [8 sts]

Break yarn and draw through remaining 8 sts, tighten to close.

FinishingWeave in all ends. Blocking isn't necessary but is recommended to help the crown shaping settle - block gently to avoid stretching the Hat.

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