Charity Pattern - Rolled Brim Hat

Gauge is equal to 4 sts = 1 inch (2.5cm)

Middle Body of Hat:
Cast on: 60 sts for a small child, 72 sts (for medium child), 84 sts (for an adult)

Join sts and knit every round, marking beg of round, for 6" (7 1/4", 8 1/2").

Top of Hat:
Round 1: *K 10, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: * K9, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round
Rounds 3-10: Continue in this way, having one less st in every round before the k2tog's.
Round 11: K2tog across round

Finishing the hat : Cut yarn, leaving an 8" end. Thread yarn into blunt needle. Draw up sts and fasten securely. Weave in yarn ends.

This knitted rolled brim hat is the perfect charity knitting pattern for cancer or chemo patients.

Visit our charity crafts page for listings of groups in your area who collect and donate these knitted items to charity.

  

By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.

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