31 August 2012



INNOCENT BIG KNIT HAT WITH BRIM
Materials
4 dpns size 3.25mm
scraps of double knit yarn
sequins, beads for decoration (optional) 

Abbreviations
k : knit
p : purl
rd(s) : round(s)
st(s) : stitch(es)
rpt : repeat
yrn : yarn round needle
tog : together
pwt : pull wool through
 
Hat
Cast on 56 sts – leave a long yarn tail.
Divide  between three needles and join in the rd.
Rd 1 : k.
Rd 2 : k.
Rd 3 : (yrn, k2tog) rpt to end of rd.
Rd 4 : k.
Rd 5 : k.
Rd 6 : k.
Rd 7 : (k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (28 sts).
Rd 8 : p.
Next 10 rds : k.
Rd 19 : (k5, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (24 sts).
Rd 20 : k.
Rd 21 : (k4, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (20 sts).
Rd 22 : k.
Rd 23 : (k3, k2tog) rpt to end of rd   (16 sts).
pwt.

To form brim - fold cast on edge inwards to reverse side. Using yarn tail sew along cast on edge.
 

Weave other yarn end away.
Decorate with beads, sequins etc (optional)


 
copyright Alison Hogg 2012

6 comments:

  1. Love your hat design Ali - it brings back happy memories of some egg cosies my mum crocheted in the 70s - a different one for each of us in the family - mine was blue and had pink ribbon threaded through!
    I've heard lots about the Innocent hats over the years...keep up the great work!
    Ali x

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  2. these look so cute! i've just discovered this big knit thing, so i am going to try some of this years patterns. such a good idea and a great cause x

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    1. Hi Minnie Me, The deadline for this year is 31st October and hats have to be sent directly to Innocent Drinks http://thebigknit.co.uk/join-in . Im sure they will run it next year as well, Ali

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  3. Came across this whilst looking for innocent drink hat inspirations! This time of year again

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  4. Anonymous17/9/14 13:01

    Beautiful hats! I am sooooo doing these.. Btw the deadline for 2014 is November 14th.

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  5. Ok to use this pattern please ?

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