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Iceland + Squiggle Felted Hat with BrimDesigned, Knit & Felted by Barbara Breiter
Gauge
Over stockinette, 11.5 sts and 14 rows=4 with IcelandMaterials
Size 11 US (8 mm) Crystal Palace Bamboo Circular needles, 16" or 24" in length or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 11 US (8 mm) Crystal Palace Bamboo Double Pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle2 - 100 gr balls Iceland - color 1240 Limeade
1 - 50 gr ball Squiggle - color 9297 CircusInstructions
With one strand of Iceland and Squiggle held together and circular needles, CO 84 sts. Make sure sts aren't twisted. Join. Mark beg of round. Knit 4.
Dec as follows:
Rnd 1: k2tog, k40, k2tog, k40-82 sts
Rnds 2 and 4: K
Rnd 3: k2tog, k39, k2tog, k39 80 sts
Rnd 5: *k6, k2tog; rep from * across rnd-70 stsCut Squiggle. With Iceland, k 9.
Crown:
Change to double points when you can no longer fit sts comfortably on circulars.Rnd 1: *k6, k2tog; rep from * across 60 sts
Rnd 2: *k4, k2tog; rep from * across 50 sts
Rnd 3: *k3, k2tog; rep from * across - 40 sts
Rnd 4: *k2, k2tog; rep from * across - 30 sts
Rnd 5: *k1, k2tog; rep from * across - 20 sts
Rnd 6: k2tog; rep from * across - 10 stsFinishing
Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread through tapestry needle and thread through each rem st on needle as if to purl, taking sts off needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat.
Weave in ends on WS.
Felting
Put the hat in the washer along with a pair of jeans or canvas tennis shoes. Use a small amount of detergent and a low water level with a hot temperature. Wash for five minutes. Stop the cycle and check to see if is felted as tightly as desired; the longer you wash it, the smaller and more felted it will become. If the hat is not quite felted enough, continue washing and carefully check every few minutes. For the most accurate results, wring it out and try it on, even though it's wet. When you're satisfied, rinse it out by hand with cold water.Shape the hat using your head, a wig form, bowls, etc. Shape the hat as desired; the fabric will still be malleable so dont be afraid to pull it in various directions. Once it is the desired size and shape, you can stuff it with plastic bags if needed. Stretch brim horizontally as needed; brim should be on a flat surface while drying. Allow hat to dry completely.
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For more felted hat designs by Barbara Breiter see her web site www.knitabit.net
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 Crystal Palace Yarns Cotton Chenille and Squiggle are welcome to use this free patterns for their customers.
