This design came about when I wanted to make a hat for a special woman in my life. She either likes hats with designs or slouchy hats. This beanie is not slouchy, but it has a very pretty tree design on it and reminds me of evergreen trees and in the red shown below makes me think of Christmas.
You can wear this with or without a pom. I think the black pom makes it look a little sexy.
You can find the project page on Ravelry.
Materials Needed
#5 bulky yarn (80-85 yards)
Size 9 and 10, 16” circular needles
Size 10 double pointed needles (dpn’s)
2 stitch markers
Darning/yarn needle
Measuring tape
Size
9” wide x 8” tall
Gauge
2” x 2” = 7 stitches and 11 rows
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| CO | Cast on |
| PM | Place marker |
| SM | Slip marker |
| CN | Cable needle |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| K | Knit |
| P | Purl |
| YO | Yarn over |
| K2tog | Slip needle through 2 sts as if to knit. Knit the 2 sts together. |
| SSK | Slip needle through 1st stitch as if to knit, slip needle through the next stitch as if to knit. Knit the two stitches together. |
| Sl1-k2tog-psso | Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog. |
| P2tog | Slip needle through 2 sts as if to purl. Purl the 2 sts together. |
| 1/1 RC | Slip stitch onto cn, hold in back, k1, then k1 from cn |
| 1/1 LC | Slip stitch onto cn, hold in front, k1, then k1 from cn |
The chart for the design is at the bottom of this post if you prefer to work by chart. The first 4 rows of the chart are the ribbing of the hat and incorporate the design into it.
Ribbing
Use size 9 needles
CO 70 sts, join in the round and PM for the beginning of the round.
*At the beginning of every round slip the marker and slip the 2nd marker as you come to it (after stitch 23).
Round 1-2: P1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p1, PM, *k2, p2* repeat between ** till the last 3 stitches, k2, p1.
Round 3: P1, 1/1 RC, p2, k2, p2, 1/1 RC, p1, 1/1 LC, p2, k2, p2, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, *k2, p2* repeat between ** till the last 3 stitches, k2, p1.
Round 4: Repeat round 1.
*If you want a taller brim before starting the body, repeat the following 3 rounds: round 1, 3, then 1 again.
Body
*Change to size 10 needles while working the first round of the body.
*Chart is provided at the end if you prefer it charted.
Round 5: p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 6: p1, 1/1 RC, p6, 1/1 RC, p1, 1/1 LC, p6, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 7-8: Repeat round 5.
Round 9: Repeat round 6.
Round 10: p1, k2, p5, k3, p1, k3, p5, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 11: p1, k2, p5, k2tog, k1, yo, p1, yo, k1, ssk, p5, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 12: p1, 1/1 RC, p4, k4, p1, k4, p4, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 13: p1, k2, p4, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k1, ssk, p4, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 14: p1, k2, p3, k5, p1, k5, p3, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 15: p1, 1/1 RC, p3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k1, ssk, p3, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 16: p1, k2, p2, k6, p1, k6, p2, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 17: p1, k2, p2, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, p1, yo, k1, ssk, yo, k1, ssk, p2, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 18: p1, 1/1 RC, p1, k7, p1, k7, p1, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 19: p1, k2, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k1, ssk, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 20: Repeat round 14.
Round 21: Repeat round 15.
Round 22: Repeat round 16.
Round 23: Repeat round 17.
Round 24: Repeat round 12.
Round 25: Repeat round 13.
Round 26: Repeat round 14.
Round 27: Repeat round 15.
Round 28: Repeat round 10.
Round 29: Repeat round 11.
Round 30: Repeat round 12.
Round 31: Repeat round 13.
Round 32: Repeat round 5.
Round 33: p1, 1/1 RC, p6, 1/1 LC, p1, 1/1 RC, p6, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 34: p1, k2, p7, Sl1-k2tog-psso, p7, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round. (68 sts)
Round 35: P1, k2, p15, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 36: P1, 1/1 RC, p15, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 37: Repeat round 35.
Decreases
*Change to dpn’s when the stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.
Round 38: p1, k2, p1, p2tog, p9, p2tog, p1, k2, p1, SM, *k5, k2tog* repeat between ** until the last 5 sts, k5. (60 sts)
Round 39: p1, 1/1 RC, p13, 1/1 LC, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 40: p1, k2, p1, p2tog, p7, p2tog, p1, k2, p1, SM, *k4, k2tog* repeat between ** until the last 5 sts, k5. (52 sts)
Round 41: p1, k2, p11, k2, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 42: p1, k2tog, p1, p2tog, p5, p2tog, p1, ssk, p1, SM, *k3, k2tog* repeat between ** until the end of the round. (41 sts)
Round 43: p1, k1, p9, k1, p1, SM, knit until the end of the round.
Round 44: p1, k2tog, p2tog, p3, p2tog, ssk, p1, SM, *k2, k2tog* repeat between ** until the end of the round. (30 sts)
Round 45: p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, remove marker, knit until the end of the round.
Round 46: *p2tog, p1* repeat between ** 3 times, [k1, k2tog] repeat between [ ] until the end of the round. (20 sts)
Round 47: *p2tog* repeat between ** 3 times, [k2tog] repeat between [ ] until the end of the round. (10 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of cut yarn and draw through remaining loops. Secure in place. Weave in any ends you have.
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