Maria Hat

Maria Hat from Hats On Head.

Posted by Trond Anfinnsen

About

Maria is a colorful person, both inside and out. She is probably the dandiest hairdresser in southern Norway. Together with a friend, she runs a salon that feels more suited to London or New York than the little town of Sandnes where she lives.

Maris has strong opinions, as well as a sharp, quick tongue; having discussions with her can be lots of fun because you have to keep on your toes. Maria loves to dress in bright colors, so for her hat, I used red for her passionate nature, and pink for her dandiness.

Gauge
24 stitches = 4 inches (10cm)

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Size 1 (2.5mm) 16-inch Circular Knitting Needles
  • Size 4 (3.5mm) 16-inch Circular Knitting Needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
  • Dale of Norway Falk Yarn [100% wool; 1 3/4 oz/50g/116yds], 1 skein each in Red (4018)-A, Pink (4415)-B, Black (0090)-C, and Off-white (0017)-D

Steps (18 steps, 300 minutes)

  1. 1

    With A and smaller needle, cast on 96 stitches. Place marker and join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist work.

  2. 2

    Work 8-stitch repeat of chart, rows 1 through 18, changing color as shown.

  3. 3

    Repeat rounds 1-9 one more time, completing 3 black-and-white stripes.

  4. 4

    Work 5 rounds as follows: *Knit 4 in B, knit 4 in A* repeating between *s.

  5. 5

    Work 5 rounds as follows: *Knit 4 in A, knit 4 in B* repeating between *s.

  6. 6

    Work 5 rounds as follows: *Knit 4 in B, knit 4 in A* repeating between *s.

  7. 7

    Begin decreasing as follows (Note: All decreases will occur in sections using Color B until these stitches are "used up".)

  8. 8

    Decrease round 1: *Knit 4 in A, knit 1 in B, k2tog in B, knit 1 in B* repeating between *s to end of round.

  9. 9

    Next round *Knit 5 in A, knit 3 in B,* repeating between *s to end of round.

  10. 10

    Decrease round 2: *Knit 4 in A, knit 1 in B, k2tog in B,* repeating between *s to end of round.

  11. 11

    Next round: *Knit 4 in A, knit 2 in B,* repeating between *s to end of round.

  12. 12

    Decrease round 3: *Knit 4 in A, k2tog in B,* repeating between *s to end of round.

  13. 13

    Next round: *Knit 4 in A, knit 1 in B,* repeating between *s to end of round.

  14. 14

    Decrease round 4: *Continuing with A only, knit 3, k2tog,* repeat between *s to end of round.

  15. 15

    Decrease round 5: *Knit 2, k2tog,* repeat between *s to end of round.

  16. 16

    Decease round 6: *Knit 1, k2tog,* repeat between *s to end of round.

  17. 17

    Decrease round 7: *K2tog,* repeat between *s to end of round.

  18. 18

    Cut working yarn, leaving 8-inch (20cm) tail. Using yarn needle, thread tail through remaining stitches, pulling tight to close top of hat. Weave in ends to finish.