December HatA free pattern by Irina AnikeevaA free pattern by Irina Anikeeva

Kelbourne Woolens Year of Hats

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SpecificationsYARNKelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% N. American wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): old blue 446, 1 skein.GAUGE1 Cable Repeat (22 sts) = 3.75” (9.5 cm) on larger ndls, after blocking.24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cable patt on larger ndls, after blocking.NEEDLES1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular.1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs.Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.NOTIONSDarning needle, stitch marker, cable needle (optional), Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle, waste yarn, crochet hook for provisional cast on.SIZE18.75” (47.5 cm) circumference, 9” (23 cm) height. SKILLSKnitting, purling, cable patterns from charts.

Worthy of Note The December Hat is worked in the round from the brim up.

A tubular cast on is followed by 2 x 2 ribbing that transitions into thick cable panels for the body. Integrated decreased shape the crown. A pom pom and cute custom KW tag completes the look.

If you would prefer not to work the tubular cast on, work the cast on as follows, then move ahead to “Brim”: Using smaller ndls and long tail cast on, CO 100 sts. Join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. PM indicating beg of rnd.

The chart is worked 5 times around. When working the crown decreases, change to double pointed needles when the circumference is too small to fit onto the circulars.

AbbrevationsC1/1R: Sl 1 st to cn, hold back, k1; k1 from cn.C1/1L: Sl 1 st to cn, hold front, k1; k1 from cn.C1/2R: Sl 1 st to cn, hold back, k2; k1 from cn.C2/1L: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold front, k1; k2 from cn.C1/2RP: Sl 1 st to cn, hold back, k2; p1 from cn.C2/1LP: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold front, p1; k2 from cn. C2/2R: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold back, k2; k2 from cn.C2/2L: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold front, k2; k2 from cn.C2/1/2RP: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold back, sl 1 st to 2nd cn, hold back, k2; p1 from 2nd cn, k2 from 1st cn.C2/1/2LP: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold front, sl 1 st to 2nd cn, hold back, k2; p1 from 2nd cn; k2 from 1st cn.

For a list of other commonly used abbreviations in this and other Kelbourne Woolens patterns, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/abbreviations.

Stitch PatternsK2, P2 Ribbing (in the rnd over a mult of 4):Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around.Rep Rnd 1 for patt.

Useful TipsFor a tutorial on working the crochet chain provisional cast on used in the tubular cast on, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/ provisional-cast-on

For a tutorial on measuring gauge in cable pattern, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/ swatching-in-cable-pattern

For a tutorial on working from charts, visit our Charts Series: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/ working-from-charts

For a tutorial on cabling without a cable needle, visit: kelbournewoolens.com/tips-and-tricks/ cabling-without-a-cable-needle

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DirectionsCAST ON:Using waste yarn, crochet hook, and smaller ndl, provisionally CO 51 sts. Do not join. Switch to working yarn. Row 1 (RS): *K1, yo, rep from * to 1 st rem, k1 – 101 sts. Row 2 (WS): *Sl1wyif, k1; rep from * to 1 st rem, sl1wyif. Row 3: *K1, sl1wyif; rep from * to 1 st rem, k1. Row 4: *Sl1wyif, k1; rep from * to 1 st rem, sl1wyif.

Rearrange Stitches for K2, P2 Ribbing:Row 5: *K1, sl1 to cn, hold back, k1, p1 from cn, p1; rep from * to 1 st rem, sl1wyif.

PM indicating beg of rnd. Join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.Next Rnd (Dec): Sl 1 st from RH to LH ndl, k2tog, k1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * around, pm indicating beg of rnd – 100 sts.

BRIM:Work in K2, P2 Ribbing until piece meas 1.25” (3.5 cm) from cast on edge.

Change to larger ndls.

BODY:Work Rnds 1–39 of of Cable Pattern from chart – 110 sts after working Rnd 1, 80 sts after working Rnd 39.

Rnd 40 (Dec): *K2, p2tog, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2tog, p1, k2, p1; rep from * 3 times more, k2, p2tog, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2tog, p1, sl 3 sts to RH ndl, remove m, return 3 sts to LH ndl, replace m – 70 sts.Rnd 41: *C2/1/2RP, p2; rep from * around.Rnd 42 (Dec): *K2, p1, k2, p2tog; rep from * around – 60 sts.Rnd 43 (Dec): *K2tog, p1, ssk, p1; rep from * around – 40 sts.Rnd 44 (Dec): *Ssk; rep from * around – 20 sts.Rnd 45 (Dec): *Ssk; rep from * around – 10 sts.Rnd 46: K all sts.

Finishing:Break yarn, leaving 8” (20) cm tail. Using tapestry needle, weave tail through remaining sts and pull closed.

Remove waste yarn. Weave in any remaining ends.

Soak in cool water and wool wash and block to measurements.

Pom Pom:Make a 2” (5 cm) diameter pompom using MC. Secure pom pom to hat and tie off inside.

Label:Using sewing thread and a sharp sewing needle sew-on Kelbourne Woolens label to brim as shown.

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Chart KeyCable Chartknit

purl

m1P

p2tog

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pattern repeat

C1/1R

C1/1L

C1/2R

C2/1L

C1/2RP

C2/1LP

C2/2R

C2/2L

C2/1/2RP

C2/1/2LP

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