Thursday, December 1, 2011

This is my Figure 8 Hat. This hat is a one-size, Adult small/medium,hat pattern but could easily be adjusted. I used a DK weight polyester yarn I had lying around (I buy up cheap yarn to make toys for my kids and the kids in the family with.)The faux-cables make this a very elastic fabric. All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise
Abbreviations:
sts = stitches
k =  knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl 1= slip one
k2tog = knit 2 together
p2tog = purl 2 together
psso = pass slipped stitch over


With size 8 dpns(or favorite circular method) Cast on 80 sts and mark begining of round.
k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch.
faux-cable pattern for 6 inches
Faux Cable Pattern
Rnd1: *k2, p2* repeat around
Rnd2: *k1, yo, k1, p2* repeat around
Rnd3: *k3, p2* repeat around
Rnd4: *k3, p2* repeat around
Rnd5: *sl 1, k2, psso, p2* repeat around

decreases
Rnd1: *k2, p2tog* repeat around
Rnd2: *k1, yo, k1, p1* repeat around
Rnd3: *k3, p1* repeat around
Rnd4: *k3, p1* repeat around
Rnd5: *sl 1, k2, psso, p1* repeat around
Rnd6: *k2tog, p1* repeat around
Rnd7: *k1, p1* repeat around
Rnd8: *k1, p1* repeat around
Rnd9: *sl 1, k1, psso* repeat around
Rnd10: * k2tog* until the last st. k1 (don't worry.. this one extra won't affect the look)
Rnd11: *k2tog* repeat around
Cut yarn long enough to  finish. Pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Tada! Figure 8 Hat!

I don't care what you do with the finished object, sell it, donate it, give it to your best friend :) Just please don't claim the pattern as yours.

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