Most of the patterns i have found ask for circular needles - which for some reason i rarely use...so i have adapated a couple of patterns and turned up with this one.
I used a Dk type of yarn an 4.5mm needles (not too sure of the US conversion!)
Cast on 160 sts and knit 4 rows all in knit - this is for the little frilled edge.
next row K2tog to end up with 80 sts.
Thats the basis of the hat.
After 8 rows of K and P i got bored so i added some eyelets (k 4 k2 together, yarn over needle knit 4 etc but you can omit this or add your own designs)
I digress..
after about 22 rows or 2 1/2 " its time to start decreasing
So...
K8, k2 together till end
next row and all wrong side rows purl
k7, k2 together..till end
K6 2 tog till end
you get the idea....
When you have 4 or 5 stitches left STOP!
these will form the little cord on top that you can tie, leave loose, stick a pom pom on...whatever!
Now you have to knit a cord.
Change to double pointed needles:
knit one row. Do not turn the work.
Slide the stitches to the other end of the DPN without turning the work.
Knit a second row by bringing the yarn behind the work and starting with the first stitch. Tug the work from the bottom after each first stitch to help it to take shape and to even out the tension.
Repeat until you get the length required...
once you get the hand of its its real fun!!!.
If anyone tries this oh so simple hat id love so see the results!
For those who did not understand my instructions here are some notes:
I used regular needles until the i cord, then i changed to double pointed.
I DID sew up the hat (if you use DP all the way you dont need to!)
The row after the eyelet hole row is all in purl
Decrease after 2 1/2 inches from cast on (or more if you are using larger needles or making a larger hat)
Please bear in mind that I am not a professional pattern writer - i write these up as i knit, so these instructions may not be suitable for a beginner who cannot improvise.
I used regular needles until the i cord, then i changed to double pointed.
I DID sew up the hat (if you use DP all the way you dont need to!)
The row after the eyelet hole row is all in purl
Decrease after 2 1/2 inches from cast on (or more if you are using larger needles or making a larger hat)
Please bear in mind that I am not a professional pattern writer - i write these up as i knit, so these instructions may not be suitable for a beginner who cannot improvise.
Comments
i-cord is an extension of the 5 stitches left on top, which then can be tied into a knot - which looks very cute.
size 4.5 mm = size 7
Thank you
The yarn-over is knit on the next round; it is to balance out the k2together.
You don't have to use the I-cord; you can end it at 4 0r 5 stitches. But the cord, which can be knotted or not, is cute, especially when you are making a plain beanie for a baby boy. Hope this helps.
This chart comes in handy for converting needle sizes. I refer to it often.
Wren.
Thanks
http://funkyairbear.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/spring-belle/
thank you so much for sharing
glenys xx