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free hat knitting pattern
      


The Leaf Pullover
below pattern is
free here in the
same yarn, Merino Stripes.

For the knit st version of this hat below knit in Merino Stripes "watermelon" color with a ribbon trim - click here.


 

See many other free patterns for
Merino Stripes HERE.

 

Merino Stripes Purl Stitch Rosette Tam Hat

Designed and Knit by Dawn Leeseman for Crystal Palace Yarns

Size: One size

Finished Measurements:
24” circumference, length from crown is approximately 6 ½”, covering approximately ½ the ear.

This size sets nicely on an average size head and will stretch to accommodate a larger head. If a closer fit is desired use one size smaller needle.

Materials:
Crystal Palace Merino Stripes:
1 ball - col. 027 curry & spice
Rosette uses approximately 12 yds of Glam,
color 9354 -"henna glow"
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

CPY Circular Bamboo Needles or Daisy Needles:
Size US 10 (6mm) 16” circular and double pointed needles OR size to obtain gauge.
Size J Crochet Hook for Rosette

Gauge:
11 sts = 4 inches and 13 rows = 4 inches, using size 10 needle in eyelet pattern.

Be sure to make a gauge swatch before beginning project.

Abbreviations:
Beg-beginning; BO-bind off; CO-cast on; Dec-decrease; K- knit; K2tog- knit 2 stitches together; k3tog-knit 3 stitches together; Rem- remaining; Rep-repeat; Rnds-rounds; WS-wrong side; YO-yarn over.

Knit Stitch Cloche with Rosette: 
(The eyelets slant to the left.)

Using circular needles cast on 66 stitches. To get the full effect of the 3 color changes in this yarn, start with approximately 3 yds of 1 color, before the next color change. Place marker for beg of round; join into round, taking care that stitches aren’t twisted.

Rnd 1: Purl
Rnd 2: Knit
Rnd 3: Purl
Rnd 4: *YO, p2tog; rep from * to end of rnd
Repeat Rnd 4 until hat measures 4 ¼”, or desired length from cast on edge.

Shape Crown:
Begin Decrease rnds as follows, changing to double pointed needles when too few stitches to go around the circular needles.
Dec Rnd 1: *YO, p2tog, YO, p2tog, p2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. (55) sts
Even Rnd 2: *YO, p2tog, YO, p2tog, k1; rep from * to end of rnd. (55 sts; no decrease made)
Dec Rnd 3: *YO, p2tog, YO, p3tog, rep from * to end of rnd. (44) sts
Even Rnd 4: *YO, p2tog, rep from * to end of rnd. (44 sts no decrease made)
Dec Rnd 5: *YO, p2tog, p2tog. (33) sts
Even Rnd 6: *YO, k2tog, p1, rep to end of rnd. (33 sts; no decrease made)
Dec Rnd 7: *p2tog; rep from * to last st p1. (17) sts
Dec Rnd 8: *p2tog; rep from * end p3tog. (8) sts
Leaving an 8” tail, cut yarn. Thread through tapestry needle, draw through rem 8 sts, twice, pull tight; weave in end on WS. Weave in all rem ends, taking care to close the gap at the joining of the first round.

Optional Glam Ribbon and Rosette:
Cut a 3 yd piece of Glam, double it and thread through tapestry needle. Leaving a 3” tail; begin weaving in and out of the first eyelet row at bottom of cloche; tie a knot and then trim.

Crochet Rosette:
Using crochet hook and the Glam, Chain 40 sts. Work 4 double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook (shell), *single crochet in the next chain, 5 double crochet in the next chain (shell) *. Repeat from * to * to the end of the chain and fasten off.
Each shell is a “petal”, roll and shape to form a flower, sewing on the wrong side as you shape. Work in all ends. Pin or sew flower to the cloche to cover the knot where the ribbon was tied off.

Designed and knit by Dawn Leeseman

Copyright 2005 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this  pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting shops carrying CP Yarns Merino Stripes are welcome to print and share this pattern with customers of our yarns.

Retail shops in the USA should contact CPY Wholesale for information on purchasing Crystal Palace Yarns and email cpyinfo @ straw.com .

or write to:
Crystal Palace Yarns, 160 23rd St., Richmond, CA 94804
phone: 510-237-9988,  fax: 510-237-9809

Last revision of this page June 15, 2007


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