Islay Hat
A simple unisex hat in a stylish textured stitch pattern. Includes directions for two sizes.
Yarn: Shilasdair Luxury dk 35 (45)g from a 100g skein.
Needles: Set of four 4mm / US 6 double pointed needles (dpns), or one 4mm/US 6 circular needle for magic loop.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” in Twisted Moss Stitch.
Dimensions: 18 (21.5)” around. Stretches to fit the average ladies (mens) head.
Notation:
CO = cast on
k = knit
p = purl
k1b= knit 1 into back of next stitch
k2tog = knit next two stitches together
k1bw = knit one into the stitch directly below the next stitch on the needle.
dpn = double pointed needle
Techniques
k1bw
Knit into the stitch below by inserting needle as shown:
Stitch Patterns
Twisted Rib
Round 1: *k1b, p1* to end of row.
Repeat round 1 for pattern.
Twisted Moss Stitch
Round 1: purl.
Round 2: *k1bw, k1* to end of round.
Round 3: purl.
Round 4: *k1, k1bw* to end of round.
Repeat these four rows for pattern.
Directions:
CO 80 (96) stitches over three dpns or on circular needle for magic loop method. Join stitches in the round ensuring they're not twisted and if using circular needle, place marker for beginning of round.
Work in Twisted Rib Pattern for 8 (10) rounds, then knit one round.
Work in Twisted Moss Stitch until hat measures approximately 6½” (7½”), finishing with Round 3 of pattern
For smaller size, follow instructions for decreases immediately below. For larger size, follow instructions below that, headed "Decreases for Larger Size".
Decreases for Smaller Size
Decrease round 1: *(k1, k1bw) four times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 2: *p8, k1* to end of round
Decrease round 3: *(k1bw, k1) three times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 4: *p7, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 5: *(k1, k1bw) three times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 6: *p6, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 7: *(k1bw, k1) twice, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 8: *p5, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 9: *(k1, k1bw) twice, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 10: *p4, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 11: *k1bw, k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 12: *p3, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 13: *k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 14: *p2 k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 15: *k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 16: *k2tog* to end of round.
Decreases for Larger Size
Decrease round 1: * (k1, k1bw) five times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 2: *p10, k1* to end of round
Decrease round 3: *(k1bw, k1) four times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 4: *p9, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 5: *(k1, k1bw) four times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 6: *p8, k1* to end of round
Decrease round 7: *(k1bw, k1) three times, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 8: *p7, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 9: *(k1, k1bw) three times, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 10: *p6, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 11: *(k1bw, k1) twice, k1bw k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 12: *p5, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 13: *(k1, k1bw) twice, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 14: *p4, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 15: *k1bw, k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 16: *p3, k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 17: *k1, k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 18: *p2 k1* to end of round.
Decrease round 19: *k1bw, k2tog* to end of round.
Decrease round 20: *k2tog* to end of round.
You should have 8 stitches left. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread the long tail onto a needle, and slip the remaining stitches onto the thread. Pull tight and sew over the little hole at the top a few times. Weave in the loose ends on the wrong side and you're done!
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