lace leaf hat

sophy t. odonnell

a simple lace-leaf patterned hat to wear for all seasons. knit it in cotton to wear
on a spring day or summer evening; or, knit it with wool yarn to stay warm in the
autumn and winter months.

project requirements
yarn
needles
notions
gauge
finished size

Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran (or any aran-weight

yarn).
Size 9 (5.5 mm), 16 in circular and dpns.
Stitch markers and tapestry needle.
Approximately 16 sts and 18 rows = 4 in (10cm).
Approximately 18 in (20 cm) around.

last updated :: september 29, 2009

lace leaf hat

pattern description
this pattern contains instructions for knitting the lace leaf hat in two sizes: child (adult). both hats
begin with twisted-stitch for 7 rows (about 1.5 in). the child-sized hat follows the lace leaf Chart
A, the adult-sized hat follows the lace leaf Chart B. the lace leaf pattern repeats with a multiple
of to stitches and 16 rows. the finished hat is very stretchy, especially in the Debbie Bliss Alpaca
Silk yarn.

:: stitch guide
ktbl :: knit the stitch through the back loop.
ptbl :: purl the stitch through the back loop.
ssk :: slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip another stitch knitwise, pass stitches back onto left needle and
knit the 2 stitches together through the back loop.
sk2po :: slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit the next 2 stitches together and pass the slipped stitch over it.

:: special instructions
for both Charts A and B, begin rounds 7 and 23 as follows:
remove the stitch marker, slip the first stitch without knitting it, and place the marker to indicate
the new beginning of the round.

Instructions
:: hat
CO 70 (80) sts. PM and join for knitting in the round.
Rnds 1-7 :: *ktbl, ptbl; rep from * to end.
Next rnd :: k all sts.
Next :: for a childs hat, complete Chart A. for an adults hat, complete Chart B. refer to pattern
description :: special instructions for beginning of rounds 7 and 23.
cut the yarn, leaving a tail appoximately 6 in long for finishing.

:: finishing
to finish use a tapestry needle to insert into each stitch knitwise. pull the tail to gather the stitches
together. insert the end of the yarn into the hat and weave in the loose ends. block as necessary.

c 2007-2009 sophy t. odonnell. for personal and non-commercial use only.

copyright
sophy.t.odonnell@gmail.com :: http://knitsnotesetc.com

last updated :: september 29, 2009

lace leaf hat

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c 2007-2009 sophy t. odonnell. for personal and non-commercial use only.

copyright
sophy.t.odonnell@gmail.com :: http://knitsnotesetc.com