Astana

One Skein
Hat

designed by

Lisa Gentry

Technique used: Knit

MATERIALS

Naturally Caron.com Country
75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% Merino wool; 3 oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball):
3 oz

Shown in: #0021 Peacock, 3oz/85g

One circular size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) needle, 16”/40.5cm long, or size to obtain gauge

One circular size U.S. 4 (3.5mm) needle, 16"/40.5cm long

One set of double pointed needles (dpn) size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm)

Stitch marker

Yarn needle

Row counter (optional)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hat measures approximately 15”/38cm circumference (unstretched)

 

GAUGE

In Basic Pattern using larger needles, 10 sts and 15 rows = 4"/10 cm

 

SPECIAL TERMS

k2tog (dec): Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.

M1: Make 1 (inc): Lift strand between needles to LH needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole

Chain Loop: Knit next st but do not drop st from LH needle, [yo on RH needle, pass st over] 5 times, knit through back in next LH needle st, pass RH needle st over.

 

NOTE
Place a marker (pm) at beginning of round, and move up each round.

 

HAT

Brim

Using smaller needle, CO 72 sts loosely.

Join, being careful not to twist sts; pm for beginning of rnd.

Rnds 1-6: [K1, p2, k1] 18 times.

 

Body

Change to larger needle.

Rnd 1: [K1, yo, k1, k2tog] 18 times.

Rnd 2: [K3, work chain loop] 18 times.

Rnd 3: K.

Rnds 3-36: Rep Rnds 1–3, 11 times more.

Shape Crown

Note: Change to dpns as needed.

Rnd 1: [*K1, yo, k1, k2tog; rep from * once more; k2, k2tog] 6 times--66 sts.

Rnd 2: [*K3, work chain loop; rep from * once more; k2, work chain loop] 6 times.

Rnd 3: [K9, k2tog] 6 times--60 sts.

Rnd 4: [*K1, yo, k1, k2tog; rep from * once more; k2] 6 times.

Rnd 5: [*K3, work chain loop; rep from * once more; k1, work chain loop] 6 times.

Rnd 6: [K8, k2tog] 6 times--54 sts.
Rnd 7: [K1, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, k3tog] 6 times--48 sts.

Rnd 8: [*K3, work chain loop] 12 times.
Rnd 9: [K6, k2tog] 6 times--42 sts.
Rnd 10: [K1, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog] 6 times--36 sts.

Rnd 11: [*K3, work chain loop, k2tog] 6 times--30 sts.
Rnd 12: [K3, k2tog] 6 times--24 sts.
Rnd 13: K.

Cut yarn, leaving an 18" tail.

 

FINISHING

Thread yarn needle with tail, run tail through remaining sts; pull to gather top and fasten off securely.

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

 

Basic Pattern Chart:

Crown Chart:

 

Stitch Explanation:

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