Cut Out + Keep

Fishing Island Hat

This hat is a clean, minimal, and versatile piece. Perfect for when the weather starts getting that autumn nip, and will keep you covered clear until the spring warmth.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/fishing-island-hat • Posted by KismetKnits

Construction notes: ↬After selecting your size, before beginning, use a highlighter or pen to indicate each corresponding number for your chosen size where listed in the pattern. ↬This hat is worked in the round from the brim to the top. Sizes: Preemie (4-5 lbs), (Newborn, (0 – 6 months), (12 months – 3 years), (3 – 10 years), Young Adult, Adult, Adult large. Shown in size Adult small.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

5 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Construction notes: ↬After selecting your size, before beginning, use a highlighter or pen to indicate each corresponding number for your chosen size where listed in the pattern. ↬This hat is worked in the round from the brim to the top. Sizes: Preemie (4-5 lbs), (Newborn, (0 – 6 months), (12 months – 3 years), (3 – 10 years), Young Adult, Adult, Adult large. Shown in size Adult small.

Instructions

  1. Finished Measurements: approximate Head Circumference: 11.5 (13, 14.5, 15.75, 17, 18.5, 20, 21.5) inches / [29.25 (33, 36.75, 40, 43.25, 47, 50.75, 54.5) cm] Finished Length: 7.5 (7.5, 8.25, 8.5, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 12.25) inches / [19 (19, 20.75, 21.75, 25, 25.75, 27, 31.25,) cm] Gauge: 14 sts x 24 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in St st, blocked. To save time, take time to check your gauge. G E A R Yarn: Bulky, 12 ply, 7 wpi, 5 - Super Bulky, 5-6 wpi, 6 Yardage: 100-150 (100-150, 100-150, 100-150, 100-180, 100-180, 120-200, 200-255) yards [91-137 ( 91-137, 91-137, 91-137, 91-164, 91-164, 110-182, 182-233) meters] Needles: US size US size 8 [5 mm]* needles 16 inches [40 cm] circular needle, US size US size 8 [5 mm] double- pointed needles (set of 5) *or size needed to obtain gauge. Notions: 1 stitch marker, yarn needle STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW Abbreviations: bor -beginning of round CO- cast on dec- decrease dpn- double-pointed needles in- inches k- knit k2tog-k 2 sts together; single right-leaning dec m- marker pm- place marker Rnd- round St(s)- stitch(es) St st- Stockinette st

  2. Set-up: using US size 8 [5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circ ndls, CO 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75) sts, pm (bor), then join in the rnd, being careful not to twist.

  3. Brim: work in a 1X1 rib for 7 (7, 7, 7, 13, 13, 13, 13) rnds.

  4. Hat: next 20 (20, 24, 26, 28, 28, 33, 41) rnds: St st.

  5. Dec set up rnd: work in St st [- (5, -, 7, -, 9, -, 10) st then k2tog] 5 times, work to end in st st. Switch to DPN’s as needed. Rnd 1 (and all even rnd’s until Rnd 17): k all sts. Rnd 2: *k 8, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 4: *k 7, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 6: *k 6, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 8: *k 5, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 10: *k 4, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 12: *k 3, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 14: *k 2, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 16: *k 1, k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Rnd 17: *k2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the rnd. Pull working yarn through rem sts and tie to the inside of the hat to secure.

  6. Finishing: Weave in ends and block. Share your work! #FishingIslandHat @KismetKnits