User Manual
Say goodbye to knitter’s block
SIZE
One size to t average woman’s head.
GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st
with larger needles.
INSTRUCTIONS
With A and smaller set of needles, cast on
56 sts. Divide onto 3 needles. Join in rnd,
placing a marker on rst st.
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd (K1. P1) ribbing 4 times more.
Break A.
Change to larger set of needles and proceed
as follows:
1st and 2nd rnds: With MC, knit.
Work Chart I for Version 1 or Chart III for
Version 2 to end of chart reading rows from
right to left and noting 4-st rep will be worked
14 times. (See Charts on page 2)
Next 2 rnds: With MC, knit.
Work Chart II for Version 1 or Chart IV for
Version 2 to end of chart reading rows from
right to left and noting 7-st rep will be
worked 8 times. 48 sts.
With MC, knit 4 rnds.
Shape crown: 1st rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from
* around. 40 sts.
2nd and alt rnds: Knit.
3rd rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 32 sts.
5th rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
7th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around.
12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw
end tightly through rem sts.
Pompom
Wind A around 4 ngers approx 80 times.
Remove from ngers and tie tightly in center.
Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a
smooth round shape. Sew to top of Hat.
CAP IT OFF | KNIT
CAP IT OFF | KNIT 1 of 2
MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Bulky™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 78 yds/71 m)
Version 1
Main Color (MC) Aran (89008) 1 ball
Contrast A Geyser Blue (89201) 1 ball
Contrast B Mocha (89013) 1 ball
Contrast C Natural Mix (89229) 1 ball
Version 2 (See page 2)
Main Color (MC) Geyser Blue (89201) 1 ball
Contrast A Mocha (89013) 1 ball
Contrast B Natural Mix (89229) 1 ball
Contrast C Aran (89008) 1 ball
Set of 4 sizes U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) and U.S. 11 (8 mm) double-pointed knitting
needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
INTERMEDIATE
VERSION 1